Suicide Prevention: Te Marae Ora (TMO) says suicide prevention stays a year-round priority, with Cook Islands Police reporting seven suicide-related callouts since 2025 and five deaths to date; Health Secretary Bob Williams stresses early identification, mental health assessment, crisis support, and stronger links between health services and community groups. Northern Cook Islands Health & Infrastructure: New Zealand Defence Force teams are progressing on Penrhyn with hospital plumbing/electrical upgrades, dental and medical care for 75+ patients, new school water tanks, and major hydrographic surveying after outdated charts were found. Community Fitness & Wellbeing: CC Tamure Fitness is using traditional dance to help women stay active and connected, while Limitless Sports and Wellbeing Academy’s “Run the 5 Islands” aims to spark mental health conversations across Rarotonga, Mauke, Atiu, Mangaia and Aitutaki. Ocean Health Funding: The Bezos Earth Fund has added $25m for Pacific ocean conservation, including support for Cook Islands Marae Moana, as part of a push to protect 30% of regional waters by 2030. Plastic Pollution Action: Te Ipukarea Society convened Pa Enua and sector partners to tackle plastic pollution with practical steps for the National Action Plan and better waste-management coordination.