Niue’s villages are the focus of Internet Niue’s current sponsorship programme. The IUSN Foundation that funds Internet Niue presents a $500 grant to each village council at the village’s annual show day. Foundation chief executive Per Darnell says the wifi service is free to villagers, but transmitters are normally hosted on land or buildings under … Read more …
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Speaking up for the Pacific
20 April 2013Internet Niue and its service provider RockET Systems have been speaking up in international forums on behalf of internet users in Niue and the wider Pacific. RockET director Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui says it’s important that the global internet community is constantly reminded of the internet access issues faced by small Pacific Islands. “Satellite connections such as … Read more …
Linking with our Pacific friends
22 November 2012Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui, director of Internet Niue’s service provider RockET Systems Limited, has been elected to the board of the Pacific Islands Chapter of the world-wide Internet Society (PICISOC). He will also serve as PICISOC secretary for two years. The chapter, which represents the interests of Oceania-Pacific internet users, seeks to provide impartial and relevant advice … Read more …
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Strong family ties with New Zealand
New Zealand and Niue have a special relationship founded on close historical ties, unique constitutional arrangements and a common citizenship and currency. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth the Second. The local currency is the NZ dollar. New Zealand is the only country with a resident diplomatic representative or mission on the island.
Niue became a British protectorate in 1900 and was annexed by New Zealand in 1901. In 1974, following an act of self-determination held under the auspices of the United Nations, the people of Niue adopted a constitution providing for full self-government in free association with New Zealand, rather than full independence. This allowed Niue to determine its own affairs, while enjoying continued New Zealand citizenship, monetary aid, and military protection.
Since 1974, the New Zealand Government has gradually devolved responsibility for external affairs to the Niue Government which is now a signatory to many international conventions and a member of a number of international organisations.
Niueans are citizens of New Zealand, travel on New Zealand passports and have the right to live in New Zealand. The reverse does not apply. All visitors to Niue require a permit and New Zealanders are granted a 30 day permit on arrival.
Sources: www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Niue.html, www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/Pacific/Niue.php#facts and National Biodiversity Strategy And Action Plan of Niue, Government of Niue 2001
