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)
Amendment process 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 
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; also referred to as premier (since 10 June 2020)
Cabinet Cabinet chosen by the prime minister
Elections/appointments the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister 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 prime minister; Legislative Assembly vote - Dalton TAGELAGI (independent) 16, O'Love JACOBSEN (independent) 4
Legislative branch
Legislature name Niue Assembly (Fono Ekepule)
Legislative structure Unicameral
Number of seats 20
Electoral system Plurality/majority
Scope of elections Full renewal
Term in office 3 years
Most recent election date 29 April 2023
Parties elected and seats per party Independents (20)
Percentage of women in chamber 15%
Expected date of next election April 2026
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Court of Appeal (consists of the chief justice and up to 3 judges)
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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