Pacific Governance: A Pacific Islands Forum ministerial mission report has sharply questioned the credibility of New Caledonia’s recent self-determination referendum process, adding pressure as leaders meet in Suva. NZ Property Regulation: The Real Estate Authority says new amendments to the Real Estate Agents Act will strengthen its conduct-regulator role, including powers to request documents where unlicensed activity is suspected. Cash Access: RNZ reports Kāpiti Coast libraries will stop accepting cash for council-run services, raising questions about whether libraries can legally refuse cash even though it remains legal tender. Consumer & Housing Disputes: The Disputes Tribunal ordered an amateur tradesman to pay $6,688 over a faulty sleepout build, highlighting ongoing enforcement on workmanship. Trade & Diplomacy: India’s PM Modi is set to tour Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, with mobility for skilled workers and trade ties front and centre ahead of the NZ visit. Human Rights: HRMI’s regional survey says China and Hong Kong rank among the worst in East Asia for civil and political liberties, pointing to arrests tied to books and youth activities. Business & AI: Huffer says an independent forensic investigation found “no evidence” it used model likenesses to generate AI campaign images, while warning of further legal action. Disaster Support: New Zealand’s MFAT supplies have been used to deliver 200 agricultural tools to help Solomon Islands communities recover after Cyclone Maila.