Sports Pathways: Netball Australia’s Ocean of Power Tour is set to bring a national pathway squad to Samoa for three matches (17–20 July) at Tuanaimato, with an Ava Ceremony, school and community clinics, and games against Samoa’s Invitational Team. Basketball & Identity: Auckland Samoa’s team heads into the Independence Basketball Tournament (1–4 June), reconnecting young Pacific players with heritage—many visiting Samoa for the first time. Culture Through Art: Te Reanga Toi Hou, a Māori-led exhibition at the NZ Art Show in Wellington, spotlights emerging artists linked to Massey’s Toi Rauwhārangi College and puts indigenous knowledge at the centre. Language & Childhood Reading: A new bilingual children’s picture book, Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa, launches ahead of Samoan Language Week (31 May–6 June), teaching ‘ava ceremony traditions to young readers. Community Heritage: Samoa marks International Museum Day with a focus on living heritage, community safeguarding, and gifts of contemporary heritage objects to the Museum of Samoa. Women’s Leadership: Samoa’s MFA&T CEO Peseta Noumea Simi highlights women’s growing roles in public and private sectors and calls for recognition and space to contribute. Rugby (Local Connection): Dragons confirm Samoa scrum-half Ere Enari’s signing, adding Super Rugby experience ahead of the 2026/27 season. Regional Security Debate: RNZ reports New Zealand pushing Pacific defence integration as concerns grow about militarisation and the region’s “Ocean of Peace.”