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  Niue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Niue is located 2,400 kilometres north-east of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands.
Niue has been self-governing in free association with New Zealand since 1974; Niue is fully responsible for internal affairs; New Zealand retains responsibility for foreign affairs and defence; however, these responsibilities confer no rights of control and are only exercised at the request of the Government of Niue.
Niue's economy suffered from the devastating tropical cyclone of 2002.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Niue   (968 words)

  
 Economy-overview. The World Factbook. 2003
The economy is predominantly agricultural with roughly 90% of the population dependent on subsistence agriculture.
The economy shrank an estimated 1.2% in 2001 and an estimated 0.9% in 2002.
The economy has felt the impact of the global economic slowdown in 2001-02, particularly in the high-tech export sector; the growth rate was cut by half.
www.bartleby.com /151/fields/61.html   (18770 words)

  
 Niue
Niue is located 2,400 kilometres north-east of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands.
The Niue Constitution Act 1974 (NZ) vests executive authority in Her Majesty the Queen in Right of New Zealand and the Governor-General of New Zealand.
Niue is an island located in the southern Pacific Ocean, east of Tonga.
creekin.net /n138-niue.html   (605 words)

  
 Niue - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Niue is an island located in the South Pacific Ocean.
Niue is an island of a tropical climate located in the southern Pacific Ocean, east of Tonga.
The terrain of Niue consists of steep limestone cliffs along the coast with a central plateau.
open-encyclopedia.com /Niue   (422 words)

  
 Niue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Niue is located 2 400 kilometres of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga Samoa and the Cook Islands.
Niue is an island of a tropical located in the southern Pacific Ocean east of Tonga.
Niue has been self-governing in free association New Zealand since 1974; Niue is fully for internal affairs; New Zealand retains responsibility foreign affairs and defence ; however these responsibilities confer no rights control and are only exercised at the of the Government of Niue.
www.freeglossary.com /Niue   (415 words)

  
 Niue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In January of 2004, Niue was hit by the fierce tropical storm which killed two people and did extensive damage to the entire island.
Niue is an island located in the southern Pacific Ocean, east of Tonga.
The geographic cordinates of Niue are 19°02′ S 169°52′ W (http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=19_02_S_169_52_W_).
www.sevenhills.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Niue   (668 words)

  
 Niue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Niue, which is one of the world’s largest coral islands, is located in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Tonga.
Niue is a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand.
The economy of Niue is heavily dependent on aid from New Zealand.
www.personaloffice-bv.com /niue.htm   (754 words)

  
 Radio Australia - News In Depth - Country Profiles - Niue
The first Niue Assembly was established in 1960 and on 19 October, 1974 Niue became a self governing territory in free association with New Zealand.
Niue has a very small population, is geographically isolated and has limited natural resources.
Niue is dependent on New Zealand financial assistance for its economic survival.
www.abc.net.au /ra/news/countries/NIUE.htm   (448 words)

  
 A Directory of Wetlands in Oceania
Niue is an isolated island at 19°05'S, 169°50'W, approximately 480 km northeast of Tonga and 560 km southeast of Western Samoa.
Niue is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand, which still maintains responsibility for defence and foreign affairs.
None of Niue's tiny wetlands would appear to be of international importance on the basis of the Ramsar Criteria.
www.wetlands.org /RSIS/WKBASE/OceaniaDir/Niue.htm   (895 words)

  
 Niue Facts & Figures
The tropical island of Niue is situated 19˚south of the Equator.
Niue is much larger than the entire Cook’s group of fifteen islands put together, yet we only have less than one tenth of their population.
This marries Niue’s natural wonders with it’s lower level of infrastructure, and aims to protects the land and culture from rapacious development.
www.niueisland.com /facts   (610 words)

  
 Niue travel guide - Wikitravel
Niue's remoteness, as well as cultural and linguistic differences between its Polynesian inhabitants and those of the rest of the Cook Islands, have caused it to be separately administered.
The population of the island continues to drop (from a peak of 5,200 in 1966 to about 2,100 in 2002) with substantial emigration to New Zealand, 2,400 km to the southwest.
It is self-governing in free association with New Zealand since 1974, with Niue fully responsible for domestic affairs, and New Zealand asked to retain responsibility for foreign affairs and defense.
wikitravel.org /en/Niue   (497 words)

  
 Finance Choices - Personal Finance Wiki
Niue is located 2,400 kilometers northeast of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga, Samoa, and the Cook Islands.
Niue has licensed the.nu top-level domain on the Internet to a private company.NU Domain, but the company and the Government of Niue now dispute the amount and type of compensation that Niue receives from the licensor.
Niue's economy suffered from the devastating tropical Cyclone Heta of 2004.
www.financechoices.co.uk /personal-finance-wiki.php?title=Niue   (2447 words)

  
 directopedia : Directory : Regional : Oceania : Niue
Niue is a 260 sq km island located in the southern Pacific Ocean, east of Tonga.
Niue's economy is very small with a GDP of around $7.6 million estimated in 2000.
Niue's economy suffered from the devastating tropical cyclone of 2002.
www.directopedia.org /directory/Regional-Oceania/Niue.shtml   (1270 words)

  
 offshore incorporations, off shore companies, off-shore places, Niue
Niue, which is one of the world’s largest coral islands, is located in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Tonga.
Niue is a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand.
The economy of Niue is heavily dependent on aid from New Zealand.
www.offshoreinfo.com /niue.htm   (786 words)

  
 An Act to make provision for sel
Subject to this Constitution, the executive authority of Niue may be exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Cabinet, which shall have the general direction and control of the executive government of Niue, and shall have such other functions and powers as are conferred on it by law.
Employees of the Niue Public Service who become candidates for election as members of the Niue Assembly shall be granted leave of absence for the purposes of their candidature in accordance with such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by law.
The Niue Public Service Commission shall be the employing authority for the Niue Public Service, and, subject to this Constitution, shall have the general oversight and control of its organisation and management, and shall be responsible for reviewing the efficiency and economy of all departments and offices of the executive government.
www.cmseducation.org /wconsts/niue.html   (9586 words)

  
 Niue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Niue is located 2,400 Kilometers north-east of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands.
Early in 2004, Niue was hit by the fierce tropical storm Cyclone Heta which, while killing only one, did extensive damage to the entire island.
In practice, the constitution specifies that in every day practice, it is exercised by a Cabinet of the Premier of Niue and three other ministers.
www.knowallabout.com /n/ni/niue.html   (431 words)

  
 niue map and information page
Niue, one of the world's largest coral atolls, is approximately 1500 miles northeast of New Zealand.
Niue's remoteness, as well as cultural and linguistic differences between its Polynesian inhabitants and those of the rest of the Cook Islands, have caused it to be separately administered by New Zealand since the early 1900s.
In fact, the population of Niue continues to drop (from a peak of 5,200 in 1966 to about 2,200 in 2004), with substantial on-going emigration to New Zealand.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/oceania/nu.htm   (345 words)

  
 Economy of Niue
Economy - overview: The economy is heavily dependent on aid and remittances from New Zealand.
Government expenditures regularly exceed revenues, and the shortfall is made up by grants from New Zealand which are used to pay wages to public employees.
Niue has cut government expenditures by reducing the public service by almost half.
www.fastload.org /ec/Economy_of_Niue.html   (320 words)

  
 Niue - Legislation - Niue Constitution Act 1974   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The executive authority of Niue is vested in Her Majesty the Queen in right of New Zealand, and the Governor-General of New Zealand is accordingly the representative of Her Majesty the Queen in relation to Niue.
Provided that the Clerk of the Niue Assembly shall, at the request of the Speaker or of any member made through the Speaker, arrange for the remarks of the Speaker or of any member to be translated into the English language or the Niuean language, as the case may be.
the Seal of Niue established by Article 15 of this Constitution shall be in the form or forms approved by the Executive Committee for the Seal of Niue established by section 7 of the Nine Act 1966 (as substituted by section 3 of the Niue Amendment Act 1971).
cow.vanuatu.usp.ac.fj /paclawmat/Niue_legislation/Niue_Constitution.html   (9985 words)

  
 What next? The future of Niue
Niue, playing part in the same world, being a member of the United Nations with all its declarations and obligations, dealing with the World Trade Organisation, being organised by a Westminster type of democracy under English law, cannot really choose to be different, yet needs to be different enough to solve its unique problems.
Niue has a poorly developed agriculture but in order to retain its character, this could never occupy more than 30% of the land.
Niue is an attractive holiday destination for people who value what Niue has to offer, and this service economy suits the friendliness and natural hospitality of Niueans, although they also wish to remain independent (not slaves).
www.seafriends.org.nz /niue/future.htm   (2493 words)

  
 Niue
The anchorage at Alofi, the main village on Niue, is in an open roadstead with no shelter from westerly winds.
Niue turned out to be a very pleasant place to visit.
Unfortunately, the economy is not doing well and many Niueans have left seeking jobs in New Zealand and other parts of the world.
www.qsl.net /n5xx/niue.htm   (400 words)

  
 Niue - Country information - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Premier of Niue, the Hon M. Young Vivian, is Head of Government with HM Queen Elizabeth II Head of State and Dame Silvia Cartwright Governor-General.
Niue is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand, an arrangement dating from October 1974.
Niue's Parliament is the Niue Assembly and consists of 20 members (14 constituency or village seats, and 6 common roll seats) elected every three years by universal suffrage.
www.dfat.gov.au /geo/niue/niue_brief.html   (888 words)

  
 NZAID | Where Do We Work? | Niue
Niue is a small, isolated country 550 kilometres southeast of Samoa.
Niue has been self-governed in free association with New Zealand since 1974 and all Niueans are New Zealand citizens.
While Niue's economy is dependent on substantial development assistance from New Zealand, the Niue government is committed to increasing the country's economic self-reliance.
www.nzaid.govt.nz /programmes/c-niue.html   (659 words)

  
 nbn - Niue Business News,
Niue's special relationship with New Zealand is also highlighted in the Constitution under sections in which Niueans remain as New Zealand citizens, New Zealand to continue to provide administrative assistance to Niue, and New Zealand is responsible for Niue's defence and external affairs.
Niue is now well known to the world media as a failing nation, caused by the failures of public policies, leading to an ongoing decline of the population.
The Agriculture sector is the backbone of the Niue economy.
webpost.net /nb/nbn   (17944 words)

  
 Economy of Niue -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The economy of Niue is heavily dependent on aid and remittances from (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand.
The island in recent years has suffered a serious loss of population because of migration of Niueans to New Zealand.
Efforts to increase (Measure of the United States economy adopted in 1991; the total market values of goods and services by produced by workers and capital within the United States borders during a given period (usually 1 year)) GDP include the promotion of tourism and a financial services industry.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/ec/economy_of_niue.htm   (335 words)

  
 Economy of Niue
The economy suffers from the typical Pacific island problems of geographic isolation, few resources, and a small population.
Government expenditures regularly exceed revenues, and the shortfall is made up by critically needed grants from New Zealand that are used to pay wages to public employees.
Niue suffered a devastating typhoon in January 2004, which decimated nascent economic programs.
infotut.com /geography/Niue/Economy   (287 words)

  
 Economy Of Niue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
If you would like to use this flag of Niue or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
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If you would like to use this information for Niue or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/niue_country_economy.shtml   (478 words)

  
 Niue Ki Mua Online
Indeed Niue was to have begun the Village Economic Development Projects [VDPs] in July 2004 when communications between the Niue NGOs and the EU Office were interrupted with the island’s cyclone recovery programme.
But the complaints from Niue from NGOs through Government Officials was that Niue missed out on the last funding cycle because it had to wait for the other members in the group for their proposals to be completed.
Minister for Niue Power, Hon Fisa Pihigia, had announced on national radio of the current predicament and is hoping that consumers will be sensible enough to conserve power at every opportunity until the problem is rectified.
www.gov.nu /niuekimua_august_issue1.htm   (4538 words)

  
 Economy - Niue - Oceania: aid new, barrier trade, source trade, passion fruit, coconut cream
The official currency of Niue is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$2.20 equals U.S.$1; 2000 annual average).
Niue has a very small tourist industry, with only a few hundred visitors each year.
New Zealand is Niue's chief trading partner; a small amount of trade is carried on with the Fiji Islands, Japan, Samoa (formerly Western Samoa), Australia, and the United States.
www.countriesquest.com /oceania/niue/economy.htm   (249 words)

  
 Niue - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
Niue is an island formed of albatross droppings in the southern Pacifist Ocean.
Niue is not a member of the United Nations, fearing that it would have to learn to read and write after becoming a member.
Niue has sponsored many (2) illiteracy campaigns around the world (in Niue and on an adjacent coral reef).
uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Niue   (245 words)

  
 Niue - Term Explanation on IndexSuche.Com
''Main article: Politics_of_Niue'' The Niue Constitution Act 1974 (NZ) vests executive authority in Her Majesty the Queen in Right of New Zealand and the Governor-General_of_New_Zealand.
In practice, the constitution specifies that in everyday practice, it is exercised by a Cabinet of the Premier_of_Niue and three other ministers.
''Main article: Geography_of_Niue'' Niue is an island of a tropical climate located in the southern Pacific_Ocean, east of Tonga.
www.indexsuche.com /Niue.html   (454 words)

  
 Country Profile, Niue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Niue is a self-governing territory associated with New Zealand, which is responsible for Niue’s external affairs and defence.
Niue relies heavily on aid from New Zealand, Australia, and the United Nations (UN).
Education on Niue is free for primary and secondary school children, and is compulsory between the ages of 5 and 14.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /niue/about_destin/country_profile.asp   (573 words)

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