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New Zealand: no immediate travel risk for Palau-hosted Pacific Islands Forum, but keeps contingency transport ready if fuel pressures worsen
Fuel pressures cast a shadow over the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau as leaders weigh travel contingencies for August. New Zealand says it stands ready to assist with transport if needed, highlighting the close logistical ties across Pacific capitals. Amid price swings, resilience and environmental concerns frame the lead-up to the gathering.