Pacific Fisheries Security: Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up after three weeks of coordinated surveillance across 10 Pacific EEZs and nearby high seas, with 61 vessel inspections, 200+ detections checked, and four vessels of interest flagged; two suspected offences led to apprehensions, including issues around vessel monitoring data and transhipment, as enforcement gets more intelligence-driven. Niue Ocean Finance: Niue is turning ocean protection into a long-term, sovereign-led financing model through the Niue Ocean Wide (NOW) initiative, using the NOW Trust to fund conservation and resilience, including management of 100% of the EEZ and a large “no-take” marine protected area covering about 40% of Niue’s waters. Pacific Tech & Transport Links: The Cook Islands inaugurated MV Tuitui Moana, a 43-metre inter-island vessel built in China, aimed at strengthening connectivity across the Pa Enua. Honours & Public Life: New Zealand’s King’s Birthday Honours 2026 list names education, health, law, Māori arts, and screen/advertising recipients, reflecting ongoing recognition of public-facing work across the region.