Pacific Waves for 24 October 2024

King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla join world leaders who represent member countries of the Commonwealth in Samoa for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of government meeting (CHOGM); A former highlevel worker at the top Pacific political decision-making body argues the Pacific Islands Forum is more relevant than ever; The first Pasifika independent candidate for Auckland's Entrust election calls for change to South Aucklanders energy bills; The Bougainville Government says a joint understanding has been reached with Papua New Guinea to broaden the role of their new independent moderator, former New Zealand Governor General, Sir Jerry Mateparae.