The Government of Niue - The World Countries

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

note: adopted 1974

More about the government of Niue

Constitution
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
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)