Pacific Health Priorities: Pacific health and community leaders challenged four New Zealand parties to set out plans for wellness, shorter waits and a stronger Pacific health workforce. One exchange highlighted calls to recognise Pacific identities, including Niuean, in policy. Tobacco Control: WHO says five billion people now live in countries with strong tobacco-control measures, but urges governments to do more to help people quit. Climate Resilience: Niue is among 14 Pacific countries set to benefit from a US$250 million grant within a US$1.06 billion programme to strengthen infrastructure and essential services, including health facilities, against climate risks. Regional Services: ADB’s new five-year Pacific strategy includes improving access to healthcare and other essential services alongside climate-resilient infrastructure.