Show Notes
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders are frustrated with repetitive climate finance discussions; What does independence look like for French Polynesia? The US accuses a Chinese businessman in Fiji of corruption; NZ Rugby seeks a high court injunction against a PNG league club.
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