Earthshot Prize 2026: Niue Ocean Wide (NOW) Trust has been named a finalist in the Revive Our Oceans category, spotlighting its community-led ocean protection across 300,000+ sq km of marine territory, including the Niue Moana Mahu Marine Protected Area. Blue-economy tourism links: The NOW model ties conservation to sustainable livelihoods, with benefits aimed at strengthening local economies and supporting future Pacific ocean finance—relevant for travellers looking for responsible, people-first experiences. Pacific aviation boost: Fiji Airways says an expanded 2027 schedule will add about 125,000 seats, including new Western Sydney flights and more services to Hong Kong, Christchurch, Singapore and Tokyo—good news for regional connectivity via Nadi. Tasman travel tech (passport note): A proposed paperless NZ–Australia travel plan could speed up border crossings, but experts warn rollout details matter after past biometric delays. Weather services funding gap: Across the Pacific, meteorological services are pushing for locally run forecasting and better warning delivery, but face funding shortfalls as they plan a decade-long overhaul.