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Otago science experts hosts Niue Science Festival 2023
This week, a science team of six from the University of Otago and the Tūhura Otago Museum in Dunedin, New Zealand are hosting a Niue Science Festival 2023 at the Niue High School Paliati hall. BCN News spoke with…
JUN 16, 2023·sariah-magaoa
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Small business owners reeling over withholding tax imposed without notice
Several small businesses on the island are reeling at the sudden application of a 10% withholding tax on invoices to the government for goods and services. Some of the catering businesses are no longer accepting the…
JUN 16, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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NZ based Niuean academics, Dr. Jess Pasisi and Rennie Atfield-Douglas deliver their work to Taoga Niue
The majority of Niueans live outside of Niue with the majority more than 30 thousand living in New Zealand including a small but growing group of academics like Dr. Jess Pasisi and Rennie Atfield-Douglas.
JUN 16, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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Niue Police warns over online scammers
There have been a few incidents of scammers on social media pretending to be someone of the community and scamming people for money. According to the Niue Police Department, “Scammers have notified members of the public…
JUN 15, 2023·sariah-magaoa
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Great turnout at the Hakupu village showday 2023
The Hakupu village showday which took place last Saturday saw a great number of locals and tourists. There were a variety of food stalls ranging from barbecue to traditional umu food and desserts.
JUN 14, 2023·sariah-magaoa
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A glimpse at the Constitution and review process with Emeritus Professor Tony Angelo
The government’s Constitutional Advisor is Emeritus Professor of Law Tony Angelo from Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka. He was on the island last week to conduct orientation workshops with the members…
JUN 13, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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The government’s budget with the theme of ‘Building Resilience through Reforms’ is referred to PAC
The government intends to spend $53.9 million dollars and generate $45.1 million in the new financial year. Minister of Finance Hon.
JUN 09, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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A successful marine day for Hakupu and Mutalau over the long weekend
Over the long weekend, the villages of Hakupu and Mutalau held their annual village marine day. Hakupu on Saturday 3 June and Mutalau on Monday 5 June on the King’s Birthday public holiday.
JUN 09, 2023·sariah-magaoa
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Mary Puatuki Aue to be a Member of the NZ order of Merit in the King’s Birthday Honours List
Mary Aue, of Vaiea and Hakupu is one of fifteen Pacific Island recipients of the New Zealand King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List 2023 for her services to education, technology and Pacific and Maori communities.…
JUN 07, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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Air New Zealand to weigh international passengers this month
Passengers traveling from Auckland International Airport should take note that Niue’s only air carrier Air New Zealand will be asking more than 10,000 customers travelling on its international network to take part in a…
JUN 02, 2023·Esther Pavihi