New Zealand High Commissioner to Niue Announced
Mark Gibb is the New Zealand High Commissioner to Niue.
This was confirmed by New Zealand Foreign Minister-Honorable Winston Peters last Friday on the official website of the New Zealand Government.
Mere Satakala
Vaping Amongst Youths Should be Addressed Immediately
Hipa says Vaping has become a major problem in Niue, sharing statistics from the principal of Niue High School in 2021.
“According to the Niue High School Principal in 2021, 4 students were caught vaping, in 2022 5 students, 2023 7 students, noting the figures are increasing.”
More Awareness Required on Animal Welfare
SPC’s Pacific Heads of Veterinary and Animal Productions Services (PHOVAPS) Coordinator-Elenoa Salele says the Import Risk Assessment training is based on identifying internal and external risk of imported live animals and products and protecting Niue from the introduction of any exotic disease.
Government to look into Replacing BCN Generator
He has acknowledged the important role that BCN plays in informing the public on important events especially as we are in the cyclone season and hopes this will be addressed as soon as possible.
Road works to continue today at Limu to Matalave
Traffic control and road signs will be in place in this area. Road users are asked to please use alternative routes or avoid the area.
Damaged Generators have been Repaired
Speaking to BCN News, Minister Tatui has confirmed they were able to secure professional technical service from New Zealand at the end of last week and repair the damaged generators.
Major road works continue between villages of Hikutavake and Namukulu
Traffic control and road signs will be in place as the Road will be STRICTLY closed. Road users are asked to please use alternative routes or avoid the area.
UN Resident Representatives Presents Credentials
The UN Mission held meetings with various government agencies last week and have been assisting Niue to assess and support us in achieving our sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the 2030 agenda.
Workshop focused on Trade Services and Investment
Phongkham says trade services is a particular area that is vital for the economic development of the pacific region.
NZ team conducting discussions on improving cancer services in Niue
After visiting the 6 Polynesian countries, the team will compile all the information and present a Activity Design Document to the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade with the regions needs to improve cancer services.