Niue - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Niue, it was the origin of the name is obscure; in Niuean, the word supposedly translates as "behold the coconut". The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy type and the different Administrative divisions includes: none; there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 14 villages at the second order
National symbols

Yellow, five-pointed star; national color: yellow.

The flag
The National flag of Niue has yellow with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant; the flag of the UK bears five yellow five-pointed stars - a large star on a blue disk in the center and a smaller star on each arm of the bold red cross; the larger star stands for Niue, the smaller stars recall the Southern Cross constellation on the New Zealand flag and symbolize links with that country; yellow represents the bright sunshine of Niue and the warmth and friendship between Niue and New Zealand.
The National Anthem
Title "Ko e Iki he Lagi" (The Lord in Heaven)
Lyric/music unknown/unknown, prepared by Sioeli FUSIKATA
More about the government of Niue
Date of Independence 19 October 1974 (Niue became a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand)
National holiday Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840)
Legal system English common law
International law organization participation
Constitution
History Several previous (New Zealand colonial statutes); latest 19 October 1974 (Niue Constitution Act 1974)
Amendments Proposed by the Assembly; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly membership in each of three readings and approval by at least two-thirds majority votes in a referendum; passage of amendments to a number of sections, including Niue’s self-governing status, British nationality and New Zealand citizenship, external affairs and defense, economic and administrative assistance by New Zealand, and amendment procedures, requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly and at least two thirds of votes in a referendum; amended 1992, 2007; note - in early 2021, the constitution review committee of the Assembly requested suggestions from the public about changes to the constitution
Executive Branch
Chief of state King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy KIRO (since 21 October 2021); the UK and New Zealand are represented by New Zealand High Commissioner Mark GIBBS (since 5 March 2024)
Head of government Prime Minister Dalton TAGELAGI (since 10 June 2020)
Cabinet Cabinet chosen by the premier
Elections/appointments the monarchy is hereditary; premier indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly for a 3-year term; election last held on 8 May 2023 (next to be held in 2026)
Election results Dalton TAGELAGI reelected premier; Legislative Assembly vote - Dalton TAGELAGI (independent) 16, O'Love JACOBSEN (independent) 4
Legislative branch
Description Unicameral Assembly or Fono Ekepule (20 seats; 14 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 6 directly elected from the National Register or "common roll" by majority vote; members serve 3-year terms)
Elections Last held on 29 April 2023 (next to be held in 2026)
Election results Percent of vote - NA; seats - independent 20; composition - men 17, women 3, percentage women 15%
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Court of Appeal (consists of the chief justice and up to 3 judges); note - the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London) is the final appeal court beyond the Niue Court of Appeal
Judge selection and term of office Niue chief justice appointed by the governor general on the advice of the Cabinet and tendered by the premier; other judges appointed by the governor general on the advice of the Cabinet and tendered by the chief justice and the minister of justice; judges serve until age 68
Subordinate courts High Court
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand)
Key Political parties and their leaders in Niue
  • International organization participation
  • ACP
  • AOSIS
  • FAO
  • IFAD
  • OPCW
  • PIF
  • Sparteca
  • SPC
  • UNESCO
  • UPU
  • WHO
  • WIPO
  • WMO
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