Climate & COP31 push: Save the Children NZ says a year after the ICJ confirmed countries’ binding duty to protect the climate, Pacific children are still facing daily disruption to education and wellbeing. Finance for resilience: Fiji secured a $178m AIIB loan (part of a $512m World Bank-linked package) to cut disaster-driven financial pressure, strengthen public financial systems, and support small businesses and low-risk tourism with simpler requirements and more digital payments. Regional negotiating agenda: Pacific climate ministers met in Sydney to align a united agenda for Pre-COP31 in Nadi (Oct 5–8), using the ICJ advisory opinion as the legal foundation, with oceans, climate finance and the 1.5°C limit front and centre. Infrastructure & livelihoods: A $300m China-funded road upgrade for Vanua Levu is set to break ground before year-end, alongside jetty upgrades; in Macuata, a new fibreglass boat and outboard engine for Qaranivai is expected to boost fishing income for 55+ villagers. Business & consumer impacts: Telecom Fiji reaffirmed Platinum support for TOPEX 2026; the Consumer Council says landlord/tenancy disputes remain the biggest source of complaints (263 cases to June 13). Health & community: Diabetes Fiji received an $11,000 donation from FNPF-owned IHG Fiji Hotels & Resorts for screenings and education, while a Suva wellness centre opens to tackle Fiji’s NCD burden.