Pacific Waves for Friday 7 November 2025
Key Updates
- Samoa PM to advocate Pacific visa issue with New Zealand government.
- Australia has begun implementing its resettlement agreement with Nauru, with the first group of non-citizens being relocated.
- Conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea face an uncertain future as their parents pursue surgery despite medical warnings.
Details
Samoa PM's Support for Visa Petition
A former New Zealand National Party MP has received backing from Samoa’s Prime Minister for his petition, which urges the New Zealand government to address Pacific visa matters.
Australia-Nauru Resettlement Action
The initial wave of potentially hundreds deemed non-citizens by Australia has been transferred to Nauru under a costly resettlement program.
Challenges for Conjoined Twins in Papua New Guinea
Parents of conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea are determined to secure surgery for their sons, despite doctors advising against the operation.
“The parents of conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea are fighting for surgery for their sons despite medical advice against it.”
Author's summary: Pacific nations confront pressing challenges, from visa advocacy and regional resettlement to complex healthcare decisions for vulnerable families.