Pacific Fisheries & Governance: New Zealand says it has not taken extra control over Tokelau’s offshore fishing arrangements, after leaked correspondence raised questions about fisheries oversight and Tokelau’s ability to keep access to the PNA Vessel Day Scheme—an income lifeline after Tokelau was removed earlier this year. Diplomacy & Trade Links: Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets Niue’s Dalton Tagelagi, Fiji’s Sakiasi Ditoka and Samoa’s Afioga Fata Ryan Schuster in Auckland, aiming to strengthen cooperation across shared constitutional ties, investment and trade, security and climate. Regional Business Climate: A Pacific News brief flags ongoing policy and economic discussions across the region, including Fiji’s civil service “right-sizing” and PNG business leaders questioning government plans to expand the workforce. Commonwealth Games 2026 (Local Economy Angle): Glasgow’s smaller Commonwealth Games returns with 10 sports and about 3,000 athletes, with organisers saying the event still brings a boost to the local economy despite fewer venues and no new athlete accommodation.