Pacific Ocean Research: CSIRO is leading a major Pacific voyage aboard the RV Investigator (27 Sep–16 Dec 2026), collecting ocean and atmosphere data from Fiji toward Antarctica, with planned stops including Niue—supporting regional climate planning ahead of Fiji’s pre-COP meeting (5–8 Oct). Regional Tourism Context: The voyage’s Fiji and New Zealand docking plus travel through Pacific waters including Niue could boost science-linked visitor interest and awareness of Niue’s marine environment. Travel Access for Visitors: A roundup for Indian travellers lists 27 destinations offering visa-free entry in 2026, plus visa-on-arrival and e-Visa options; it also flags island access including Fiji (up to 120 days with a permit on arrival) and the Cook Islands (visa-free). Niue in the Spotlight (Governance): Niue is named among delegations attending Palau’s first Pacific Islands Tax Administrators Association (PITAA) annual heads meeting in Koror (21–25 Sep), focused on stronger revenue systems and modern administration. Climate & Coasts: A Barcelona coastal transformation story (150m euros for heat-ready public space and marine habitat restoration) underscores the wider travel-relevant theme of adapting shorelines to hotter conditions.