AGP Executive Report

Ocean Projects: The Pacific Community says it delivered €46 million in ocean projects across 20 Pacific countries and territories in 2025, supporting fisheries, marine conservation, ocean science and regional skills. Tuna Management: Pacific fisheries leaders will push for a new bigeye tuna measure at talks in Port Vila. If adopted, it would cover both purse seine and longline fishing. Emergency Alerts: Niue is among nine Pacific countries set to receive support for mobile emergency alert systems, backed by a US$1.2 million grant. Climate Resilience: Niue is also included in a 14-country programme combining a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant with Asian Development Bank financing for climate-resilient infrastructure and services. Regional Ties: China’s new ambassador to New Zealand, Zhao Xing, will also serve as ambassador to Niue and the Cook Islands, and says China is ready to support their climate and development goals. Niue on Display: A new exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum includes hiapo, Niuean bark cloth, alongside tapa from other Polynesian islands.

Tuna Management: Pacific fisheries officials are taking a proposed bigeye tuna measure to upcoming talks in Port Vila. If adopted, it would cover both purse-seine and longline fishing for the first time, with implications for FFA members including Niue. Emergency Alerts: A US$1.2 million grant will support mobile cell-broadcast warning systems in Niue and eight other Pacific countries, allowing authorities to send urgent alerts to phones in affected areas. Climate Resilience: Niue is among 14 Pacific nations covered by a US$1.06 billion regional programme combining a Green Climate Fund grant and Asian Development Bank financing for resilient infrastructure and essential services. Regional Links: China’s new ambassador to New Zealand will also serve Niue and the Cook Islands, and says Beijing wants to support climate action and economic development. Sport and Culture: Niue is among the nations competing at the Oceania powerlifting championships in Fiji, while Niuean hiapo will feature in a new Polynesian tapa exhibition opening at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Fisheries: Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency members will push for a joint bigeye tuna management measure at upcoming talks in Vanuatu, aiming to cover both purse seine and longline fishing. Regional Sport: Niue is among 11 countries and territories sending athletes to the Oceania Powerlifting Championship in Fiji, which runs November 2–6. Emergency Alerts: A US$1.2 million grant will help Niue and eight other Pacific nations roll out mobile emergency alerts, sending warnings to phones in hazard-hit areas. Climate Resilience: Niue is also among 14 countries set to benefit from a regional climate programme backed by a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant for resilient infrastructure and essential services. Culture: The Met’s new Polynesian tapa exhibition, opening November 2, features works from Niue alongside pieces from Fiji, Samoa and Futuna.

Tuna Management: Pacific fisheries officials are backing a proposed bigeye tuna measure for talks in Vanuatu. If adopted, it would cover both purse seine and longline fishing for the first time, with potential implications for Pacific countries’ tuna revenues. Niue-China Relations: China’s new ambassador to New Zealand will also serve as envoy to Niue and the Cook Islands, pledging support on climate change and economic development. Emergency Alerts: A US$1.2 million grant will help Niue and eight other Pacific countries roll out mobile alerts that can quickly warn communities about hazards. Climate Resilience: Niue is among 14 countries covered by a US$1.06 billion regional programme to strengthen infrastructure and essential services against climate risks. Pacific Culture: A new exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art will feature tapa from Niue alongside works from Fiji, Samoa and Futuna.

Tuna Management: Pacific fisheries officials are pushing for a landmark bigeye tuna measure at upcoming WCPFC talks in Vanuatu. If adopted, it would cover both purse seine and longline fishing, with potential implications for Pacific nations’ tuna management and fishing revenue. Emergency Readiness: Niue is among nine Pacific countries set to receive support for mobile emergency alerts, funded by a US$1.2 million NOAA grant. Climate Resilience: Niue is also one of 14 countries covered by a US$1.06 billion regional climate programme, including a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant for stronger infrastructure and essential services. Regional Ties: China’s new ambassador to New Zealand will also serve as envoy to Niue and the Cook Islands. Culture: A new exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, opening November 2, will feature hiapo bark cloth from Niue alongside works from other Polynesian islands.

Fisheries: Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency members are taking a proposed bigeye tuna management measure to talks in Port Vila. If adopted, it would cover both purse seine and longline fishing for the first time, with implications for regional tuna management and Pacific fishing opportunities. Climate Resilience: Niue is among 14 Pacific countries set to benefit from a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant, combined with Asian Development Bank financing for climate-resilient infrastructure and essential services. Emergency Alerts: A US$1.2 million GSMA award will support mobile emergency alert systems in Niue and eight other Pacific countries, helping authorities send warnings quickly during disasters. Diplomacy: China’s new ambassador to New Zealand will also serve as envoy to Niue, and says Beijing wants to support the island’s climate and economic development. Culture: Niuean hiapo will feature in a Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition on Polynesian tapa opening in New York on November 2.

Fisheries: Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency members will push for a new bigeye tuna management measure at a November meeting in Vanuatu. If adopted, it would cover both purse seine and longline fishing, with implications for Pacific nations’ tuna stocks and fishing revenues. Emergency Alerts: Niue is among nine countries set to receive support from a US$1.2 million programme to roll out mobile alerts for hazards. Climate Resilience: Niue is also one of 14 Pacific countries covered by a climate programme combining a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant with more than US$800 million in Asian Development Bank financing. Diplomacy: China’s new ambassador to New Zealand will also serve as envoy to Niue and the Cook Islands, and says Beijing will work with both on climate change and economic development. Culture and Sport: Niuean hiapo will feature in a new tapa exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum, opening November 2. Niue is also among 11 nations and territories competing at the Oceania Regional Powerlifting Championship in Fiji.

Oceania Powerlifting: Niue is among 11 nations and territories competing at the Oceania Regional Powerlifting Championship in Fiji, running November 2–6. Emergency Alerts: A US$1.2 million grant will support mobile emergency alert systems in Niue and eight other Pacific countries, helping authorities send warnings to phones quickly during disasters. Climate Resilience: Niue is included in a regional climate programme backed by a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant and Asian Development Bank financing to strengthen infrastructure and essential services. Regional Relations: China’s new ambassador to New Zealand, Zhao Xing, will also serve as envoy to Niue and the Cook Islands, pledging cooperation on climate change and economic development. Niuean Culture Abroad: An upcoming exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art will feature hiapo, Niuean bark cloth, alongside tapa from other Polynesian islands. Niue communities in Southland are also marking Niue Language Week with a market celebrating Vagahau Niue.

Diplomacy: China’s new ambassador to New Zealand, Zhao Xing, will also serve as envoy to Niue. He says China is ready to work with Niue on climate change and economic development. Emergency Alerts: A US$1.2 million grant will support mobile emergency alert systems in nine Pacific nations, including Niue, helping authorities send warnings quickly to phones in at-risk areas. Climate Resilience: Niue is among 14 countries covered by a regional climate programme backed by a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant and Asian Development Bank co-financing for resilient infrastructure and essential services. Culture: A new exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art will feature tapa from across Polynesia, including hiapo from Niue. Language and Identity: Niuean women in Southland are holding a market for Niue Language Week, inviting the community to celebrate and strengthen Vagahau Niue.

Emergency Alerts: Niue is among nine Pacific countries set to receive mobile cell-broadcast warning systems, backed by US$1.2 million in US funding. The technology can send urgent alerts to phones in affected areas within seconds. Climate Resilience: Niue is also included in a 14-country programme combining a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant with Asian Development Bank financing for resilient infrastructure and essential services. Regional Ties: China’s new ambassador to New Zealand, Zhao Xing, will also serve as envoy to Niue, saying China aims to support the island’s climate response and economic development. Culture: A New York exhibition opening in November will feature hiapo, Niue’s bark-cloth tradition. Meanwhile, Niuean community leaders in Southland are inviting people to celebrate Niue Language Week and strengthen Vagahau Niue. Development: A new ADB strategy for 12 Pacific countries, including Niue, will guide work on economic opportunities, essential services and climate-resilient infrastructure through 2030.

Emergency Alerts: GSMA has secured US$1.2 million to help roll out cell-broadcast warnings in Niue and eight other Pacific nations, sending urgent alerts to phones in affected areas. Climate Resilience: Niue is among 14 countries covered by a US$1.06 billion regional programme, including a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant, to strengthen infrastructure and essential services against climate change. Niuean Culture: New York’s Metropolitan Museum will feature Niuean hiapo bark cloth in its Polynesian tapa exhibition, opening November 2. Regional Support: Niue is also included in the Asian Development Bank’s five-year Pacific strategy for economic opportunities, essential services and resilient infrastructure. Language and Identity: In Southland, Niuean community leader Tracey Taulu Kuresa is helping bring people together to celebrate Niue Language Week and strengthen Vagahau Niue.

Emergency Alerts: Niue is among nine Pacific countries covered by US$1.2 million in new funding to deploy cell-broadcast systems, allowing authorities to send warnings directly to mobile phones in hazard-hit areas. Regional Development: The Asian Development Bank’s 2026–2030 Pacific strategy includes Niue, with plans focused on economic opportunities, essential services and climate-resilient infrastructure tailored to island communities. Language and Culture: In Southland, Niuean community leader Tracey Taulu Kuresa is helping bring people together to strengthen Vagahau Niue, with a local Niue Language Week market inviting people to celebrate the language and culture. Cultural Showcase: Niuean hiapo will feature in a new Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition in New York exploring Polynesian tapa and its role in ceremony and cultural exchange. Tourism: Niue is also drawing attention for its clear waters, whale encounters, limestone caves and dark skies, offering visitors a quieter alternative to busier Pacific destinations.

Niuean Hiapo on Display: New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art opens an exhibition of Polynesian tapa on November 2, featuring an exceptional hiapo from Niue on loan from Te Papa alongside works from Fiji, Samoa and Futuna. Pacific Development: The Asian Development Bank’s 2026–2030 strategy includes Niue among 12 island countries, with plans focused on economic opportunities, essential services and climate-resilient infrastructure. Vagahau Niue: In Southland, Niue-born community leader Tracey Taulu Kuresa is helping bring people together to celebrate Niue Language Week and strengthen the language through welcoming community events. Tourism: Niue is drawing attention for whale encounters, limestone caves, natural pools and dark skies, as well as efforts to protect its honeybee population.

Niuean Hiapo on Show: New York’s Metropolitan Museum will feature Niuean bark cloth in Tapa: Art of the Gift in Polynesia, opening November 2 and running through December 2027. The exhibition brings together works from Niue and other Polynesian islands, including a hiapo on loan from New Zealand’s Te Papa. Pacific Development: The Asian Development Bank’s new 2026–2030 strategy includes Niue among 12 Pacific countries, with priorities spanning economic opportunities, essential services and climate-resilient infrastructure. Vagahau Niue: In Southland, New Zealand, Niuean community leaders are using a language-week market and cultural gatherings to encourage people to learn and strengthen Vagahau Niue. Tourism: A travel feature spotlights Niue’s coastal caves, natural pools, whale encounters and dark skies as draws for visitors seeking a quieter Pacific escape.

Pacific Development: Niue is among 12 island countries covered by the Asian Development Bank’s new five-year strategy, which prioritises economic opportunities, essential services and climate-resilient infrastructure, with programs tailored to each country. Vagahau Niue: In Southland, Niue-born community leader Tracey Taulu Kuresa is helping bring people together to strengthen the language and cultural ties. A Niue women’s collective is hosting a Language Week market after drawing about 200 visitors last year. Tourism: A new travel feature spotlights Niue’s limestone caves, natural pools, whale encounters and protected night skies as attractions for visitors seeking a quieter Pacific getaway.

Development: The Asian Development Bank’s 2026–2030 Pacific strategy includes Niue, with plans to support jobs, essential services and climate-resilient infrastructure. The bank says its approach will be tailored to the needs of small, dispersed island economies. Language and Culture: In Southland, Niuean community leader Tracey Taulu Kuresa is helping bring people together to strengthen Vagahau Niue and celebrate Niue Language Week through a community market. Tourism: A new travel feature spotlights Niue’s limestone coast, natural pools, whale-swimming opportunities and protected dark skies as draws for visitors seeking a quieter Pacific getaway. International Relations: The United States marked Niue’s 52nd anniversary of self-governance by highlighting its first ambassadorial appointment to the island and pledging to deepen bilateral cooperation.