NZ announces funding for new justice building in Alofi

In a Press release on the NZ Government website on Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Minister-Hon. Winston Peters has announced that New Zealand will support Niue with the design and construction of a new justice building in Alofi.

Niue’s Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi is currently in New Zealand for a number of high-level meetings – including with Prime Minister Christopher  Luxon, Minister Peters, Defence Minister -Judith Collins and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk, the statement reads.

The Meetings will build on the special and enduring free association relationship between the countries.

Peters says Niue’s future is interconnected with the Pacific region and New Zealand remains steadfast in supporting its Realm partner’s development across a range of sectors.

“We are proud of the partnership we have built with Niue, and we look forward to continuing to work together to realise our shared goals of resilience, prosperity and sustainability

“This is another example of practical support, on the ground, for Niue. The new Justice Building ensures access to judicial services for all Niueans, for years to come.”

New Zealand has also announced it will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Niue through a partnership between Business Link Pacific (BLP) and the Niue Development Bank (NDB). 

This partnership will offer eligible SMEs loans at reduced interest rates, along with subsidised advisory support to assist with their loan applications.

Funding for this initiative and the justice building project will come from New Zealand’s International Development Cooperation programme, with the size of this financial contribution to be determined.