Whale Protection Lawmaking: The Moananui Sanctuary Trust has released two draft model laws for public consultation, aiming to strengthen whale rights and ocean guardianship across the Pacific, backed by a petition of 450,000+ signatures and grounded in the idea of whales as “kin” in Indigenous tradition alongside modern science. Ocean Conservation & Tourism: On World Ocean Day, French Polynesia is highlighted for pairing conservation with visitor appeal, including its large marine protection approach and the message that “our ocean is our identity.” UNESCO Oversight: The Court of Auditors flags management gaps at French Polynesia’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, saying monitoring and visitor information for Taputapuatea marae and the Marquesas Islands need improvement. Travel Links for Outlying Islands: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti have activated a codeshare from June 3, letting travelers book one ticket for international flights plus inter-island connections to places like Bora Bora. Regional Decolonisation Debate: Pacific leaders renew calls that decolonisation is still unfinished decades after nuclear testing, tying nuclear legacies to self-determination and resistance. Inter-Island Sports Spotlight: Cook Islands paddler Reuben Dearlove wins the Masters Men 50 division at Te Aito 2026 in Tahiti, adding another milestone to his va’a career. Emergency Evacuation Costs: The US spent $750,000 to charter a yacht to evacuate an American linked to a hantavirus cruise case that traveled via Tahiti to Pitcairn, adding pressure to the State Department’s emergency budget.