Inclusive eye health: Te Marae Ora and Christian Blind Mission NZ (with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation) signed a Health Collaboration Agreement to expand inclusive eye care and rehabilitation, including a dedicated refractive error vision centre at Rarotonga Hospital and stronger disability inclusion and workforce capacity. Community-led conservation: In Rarotonga, Indigenous leaders, conservation groups and youth met for the Pacific Inclusive Conservation Learning Exchange, focusing on community governance, Rāhui, sustainable financing and climate resilience. Tourism recovery with health support: The Asian Development Bank signed a US$2m grant with the Cook Islands to support safe recovery of travel and tourism, including upgrades to the airport and health systems—aimed at improving COVID-19 screening, physical distancing and hospital-like services. Youth in the election spotlight: The Cook Islands National Youth Council launched a youth-led candidate dialogue series, giving young people a safe space to ask questions and shape civic education ahead of the General Election. Regional fisheries cooperation: Cook Islands fisheries officers took part in back-to-back maritime surveillance operations, inspecting licensed vessels and reinforcing shark protection and waste-management rules. Health tech in the Pacific: Vanuatu rolled out the HeartCare mobile app to help community health workers screen for heart disease risk earlier and connect people to care.