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Concerns raised by NZ citizens of COVID- 19 free Niue on managed isolation charges
Concerns are being raised by Niueans on the announced plans to charge managed isolation in New Zealand. New Zealanders who enter the country temporarily, or who leave after planned regulations come into force will be…
JUL 30, 2020·sofaia-koroitanoa
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NZ contributes a further $6M to support Niue’s Covid-19 response
New Zealand has contributed a further $6 million to support Niue's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. NZ High Commissioner to Niue Helen Tunnah signed the grant funding letter at Parliament today, with the Premier, Hon…
JUL 30, 2020·sofaia-koroitanoa
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Pricing of internet services from the Manatua cable will depend on each polynesian member country
The pricing of internet services from the Manatua cable will depend on each member country. The Manatua Consortium has announced the cable is ready for service.
JUL 30, 2020·sofaia-koroitanoa
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New NZ High Commissioner presents letter of credentials to the Premier
New Zealand High Commissioner Helen Tunnah has presented her letter of credentials to the Premier Dalton Tagelagi. Tunnah completed her mandatory 14 days quarantine on Sunday July 26 th and presented her credentials to…
JUL 29, 2020·sofaia-koroitanoa
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Reduction in EFTPOS sales due to COVID -19 & closure of borders
A reduction has been noted in EFTPOS sales in Niue due to COVID -19 and closure of borders. From January 15th to June 20th, 2019, the trend shows the total value of credit and debit card transactions for June 2020…
JUL 29, 2020·sofaia-koroitanoa
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New Australian High Commission to open in Alofi later this year
The new Australian High Commission is expected to open later this year in Alofi. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison outlined this in his condolence message on the passing of the former Premier Sir Toke Talagi who…
JUL 28, 2020·sofaia-koroitanoa
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Consumers to pay more as air and sea freight costs have increased
Consumers are now forking out more to pay for imported goods as Airfreight and Seafreight costs have increased. One of the main importer-exporter agency in Niue confirms Air New Zealand charges have increased by $2.50…
JUL 23, 2020·sofaia-koroitanoa
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In honor of Sir Toke’s life of service to Niue, Monday 27th July has been declared a national day of mourning & a public holiday
The Premier Dalton Tagelagi and his Cabinet Ministers have announced that Sir Toke Tufukia Talagi will be accorded a State Funeral. Cabinet has also announced that in honor of Sir Toke’s life and service to Niue, Monday…
JUL 23, 2020·sofaia-koroitanoa
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Niuean Climate change expert to brief the UN Security Council
Climate change expert Coral Pasisi will be presenting to the United Nations Security Council this week, a first for Niue. Coral was invited to present online to the Council this Friday by the German Government’s Foreign…
JUL 23, 2020·sofaia-koroitanoa
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Salaries of public servants most likely to be reduced
Salaries of public servants are most likely to be slashed by the government in the near future. This is a consideration by the Niue government as part of austerity measures to curtail spending during this COVID-19…
JUL 21, 2020·sofaia-koroitanoa