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NZ announces more funding to support development in Niue
Television Niue
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October 22, 2024
In a statment last night on their NZ High Commission to Niue Facebook post,19 October 2024 marks 50 years of Niue’s self-governance in free association with New Zealand. It states the special constitutional partnership between New Zealand and Niue...
King Charles III sends video message of well wishes to Niue
Television Niue
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October 22, 2024
His Majesty King Charles III sent in a Constitution Day message to the people of Niue via a two minute video that was broadcasted during the 50th Anniversary celebration last Saturday. “I very much hope that all Niueans can take particular pride n...
Role of Indigenous communities recognised at world’s first-ever ‘nature positive’ summit
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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October 9, 2024
The critical role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution was recognised at the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS) held in Sydney this week. Hosted by...
‘Not in my lifetime’: Niue PM on independence and 50th celebrations
Pacific Media Network
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Planeloads of passengers are touching down in Niue, days out from the country’s 50th anniversary of their national constitution. For a country whose population usually sits around 1600, the coral atoll is now heaving with new and returning...
Vanuatu’s landmark Climate Change case advances with 100 oral statements now scheduled at ICJ hearings
Islands Business
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October 16, 2024
The upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, or CHOGM, set to take place in Samoa from 21 – 26 October, is a significant moment for the Pacific. Not only is this the first time the biannual event will be held in a Pacific island nation,...
First Niue Research Symposium aims to establish network of professionals
Television Niue
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October 11, 2024
The first Niue Research Symposium was launched last Saturday at the University of Auckland’s South Campus in Manukau. According to a Media Release by Auckland University, the Niue Research Symposium aims to establish a network of professionals and...
University of Auckland to host research symposium to mark Niue's 50th anniversary
RNZ
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October 3, 2024
Niue flag Photo: 123RF As Niue celebrates 50 years of self-government, or Pule Fakamotu, University of Auckland's Centre for Pacific and Global Health will host its first Niue Research Symposium at its South Auckland campus. The symposium will be...
Samoa Receives 76 Electric Vehicles under Climate Pathways for Island Transport Project
Samoa Global News
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October 4, 2024
On October 3, 2024, the Climate Pathways for Island Transport (CAP-IT) Project Electric Vehicle Fleet were officially launched at the ONE UN House, Tunaimato. This significant milestone is a result of the collaboration between the Government of...
Social media influencers’ bad behavior with marine wildlife is risky for animals, too (commentary)
Mongabay
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October 1, 2024
Social media accounts which showcase close encounters with marine wildlife — from whales to white sharks and manta rays — have become common and popular. A distinctive feature of these is the presence of people in the images, where the focus is...
Is NZ pulling its weight on the climate crisis?
Pacific Media Network
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New Zealand’s foreign policy recognises climate change as the biggest threat to Pacific Island nations, yet environmental experts and advocates say our domestic policies do not reflect this reality. An example is the Pacific Resilience Facility,...
Forum Secretary General Puna takes 2050 message to leaders in Niue
Pacific News Service
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Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna is wrapping up a week of stakeholder sessions in Niue with a visit to the national college, Niue High. The visit to the college, where he will speak at the school assembly and present the head...
Research Symposium Celebrates Niue’s 50th Anniversary
Scoop
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As Niue celebrates Pule Fakamotu (50 years of self-government) the Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Centre for Pacific and Global Health will host its first Niue Research Symposium at Te Tai Tonga campus. The symposium will be launched 5 October at the...
“Stop Demonising Solomon Islands Media,” Says Fiji Journalist at Niue Summit
Tavuli News
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October 1, 2024
Stanley Simpson, a prominent journalist and representative of the Fiji Media Association, called for an end to the demonization of Pacific media, particularly in the Solomon Islands, during the recent Pacific Media Summit held in Niue. Simpson...
2024 Vision Pasifika Media Awards launched in Niue
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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September 26, 2024
The 2024 Vision Pasifika Media Awards, themed Cleaner Pacific, were officially launched by Niue’s Prime Minister, Dalton Tagelagi, at the 7th Pacific Media Summit. The awards highlight the need to address plastic pollution in the Pacific region....
SPREP and Niue initiate Strategic Partnership Framework discussions
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 23, 2024
The work of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to promote cooperation in the Pacific region and provide assistance in order to protect and improve its environment, and to ensure sustainable development for...
Thomas Wynne: Peace and agreement
Cook Island News
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June 28, 2025
Thomas Wynne. In 1965 Taru Moana said the following, “I te patu paepae ka kaue taenatini, ka poroaki ei kia ‘au – On the meeting ground, matters of disagreement can be discussed and resolved by peaceful means, writes Thomas Wynne. To be willing to...
Blue Economy Workshop focused on Niue’s Integrated Ocean management
Television Niue
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September 17, 2024
A one day Inception Workshop on Niue’s Integrated Ocean management on the Blue Economy Strategy for Niue was held at the Matavai Resort last week. A three member team from the UNDP’s Environment and Climate Change office in Samoa are on the island...
Pacific Cohort Peer-to-Peer Session Advances Climate Action in Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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September 10, 2024
On August 22nd, the first Pacific Cohort Peer-to-Peer Exchange was held as part of the Climate Champion and Destination Management Training initiative. This session brought together 19 participants, including representatives from eight selected...
Pacific Ministers prioritise addressing Covid-19 and climate change impacts on Pacific tuna fisheries
Pacific News Service
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Pacific Ministers have identified dealing with the immediate impacts of Covid-19 and the longer term threats of climate change on offshore fisheries as key areas to address, at the 18th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial (FFCMin18) meeting,...
WHO calls on Pacific leaders to make health and climate a high priority
Matangi Tonga Online
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August 30, 2024
Tonga, 30 August 2024 – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific joined prime ministers and presidents from across the Region and United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, at the Pacific Islands Forum...