Tokelau Administration: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Andre van der Walt as the next Administrator of Tokelau, with a mandate to support Tokelau’s delivery of services and strengthen resilience to climate change, including areas like health and education. Commonwealth Games & Health: Niue lawn bowler Lynsey Talagi says reasons given for her removal from the Glasgow Games squad are not factual, disputing claims tied to an April injury; she points to a medical certificate from Niue Foou Hospital and says she’s been cleared to return to play. Climate & Ocean Protection Funding: Niue has secured about US$9m (NZ$11m) for a five-year project to boost climate resilience, protect its ocean space, and improve community infrastructure, including long-term support for the Niue Nukutuluea marine park via the NOW Trust. Cervical Cancer Elimination: Pacific health leaders say cervical cancer elimination is achievable within a generation, citing strong HPV vaccination and screening results from the UK and Australia, and highlighting encouraging uptake of HPV self-testing in the region. Plastic Pollution Talks: Pacific officials are pushing for stronger action on transboundary plastic pollution ahead of global treaty negotiations in Nairobi, stressing the urgency for ocean nations.