Pacific Health Policy: Labour candidate Henrietta Hunkin-Tagaloa says New Zealand’s health system needs a prevention-first shift, with stronger primary care and changes to how GPs and the wider system are funded; she also highlights Pacific representation in Parliament and draws on her community health background, including Niue family ties. Life Expectancy Watch: A new Devpolicy Blog analysis finds Pacific life expectancy has risen to 68.8 years since 1960, but progress lags behind other middle-income countries; it flags Naoero as falling furthest behind, dropping from above regional benchmarks in 1960 to the lowest in 2023. Regional Health Context: Palau hosted the Pacific Islands Tax Administrators Association meeting, bringing Niue and other Pacific delegations together to discuss stronger revenue systems and workforce development—an indirect but important lever for funding public services. Health & Environment Link: Bezos Earth Fund announced over $25m in ocean conservation grants across five Pacific nations, aiming to protect and sustainably manage large marine areas—relevant to long-term food and environmental health for island communities.