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“FAKAALOFA LAHI ATU - GREETINGS” ~ WELCOME TO NIUE ~ NB: Visitors be advised to observe tides when planning a trip on the reef or swimming as tides turn very quickly so please take care. Also advisable that when snorkeling, do not go past reef areas. If unsure please check with the Niue Tourism Office/Information Centre on ph 4224. COUNTRY PROFILE Weekly service with Air NZ www.airnewzealand.co.nz Departure Tax NZD$34 Children under 12yrs exempt Head of State Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II represented (Departure tax isn‟t included in your ticket so please pay after check in) by the Governor General of Niue and New NB: Declare coconuts/taro/honey for New Zealand; please obtain a Zealand Phytosanitary Certificate NZD$8 from Quarantine ph 4690 before Legal Status Self-governing in free association with New Zealand since 1974 under the Niue check-in Constitution Head of Government Premier Executive Government Cabinet: Premier and 3 Ministers Legislative Assembly (Parliament) consisting AIR NEW ZEALAND SCHEDULE 2011 of 20 members. General elections held every 3 years Population 2006 1,625: 802 males 823 females Citizenship All Niueans are New Zealand citizens and hold New Zealand passports Land Area 259 square kilometers (100 square miles) Exclusive Economic Zone 450,000 square kilometers Average Rainfall Annual mean rainfall is 2066mm NZ0784 departs Auckland, Saturday 9.15am, arrives Niue, Friday 13.55pm Average Temperature Varies between 22.9 C in winter (July - NZ0785 departs Niue, Friday 13.55pm; arrives Auckland Saturday 5.45pm August) to 26.6 C in summer (February) Climate Wet Season (summer): October - February Contact Peleni‟s Travel Agency ph 4317 Dry Season (winter): May - August Email [email protected] Official languages Niuean and English Currency New Zealand Dollar NZD$, Visa only Ethnic Composition - Niuean - Other (New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Fiji, MONUINA E FENOGA! FAREWELL FROM NIUE! Samoa, Tuvalu, Cook Is, Philippines) Religions Ekalesia Kerisiano Niue, Church of Latter Day Fakaaue Lahi (thank you) for visiting Niue. You are now part of a Saints, Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, special group of people that have experienced a truly different pacific Apostolic, Jehovah‟s Witness adventure. Exports Noni, Vanilla, Taro, Honey International personality Constitutionally New Zealand remains responsible for Niue‟s defense and external Tourism is an important industry for us and you can help us by telling affairs, however Niue has become other people about Niue, share your stories and show people your responsible for external affairs and since photographs. 1988 has entered into treaties in its own right You can also visit our website www.niueisland.com and load up stories, photos and videos and become a “Friend of Niue” Diplomatic representation Niue High Commission, Wellington, New Zealand If you have any feedback for us or need any help on planning you or a friends trip to Niue please contact us on [email protected] Visit www.niueisland.com for more details. HANAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT A C C O M M O D A T I O N DO’s & DON’Ts Niue is a very safe destination however, there are still a number of GUEST HOUSES: general safety guidelines for visitors to follow: PELENI’s Fakaleaina, Alofi South ph Fifita 4135 or 4153 email [email protected] DRESS CODE TERESA’s Pao, Alofi South ph Des & Chris 4179 email [email protected] o Appropriate wear whilst Sunday church services are being GOLDEN AGE PACIFIC VILLAGE HOLIDAY HOMES conducted in villages Aliluki, Alofi South ph Patricia 4818 / 4246 email [email protected] o No bikinis or speedos in public, we suggest a pareu or long t- TUKUITONGA Togalupo, Alofi North ph Saukia & Va‟aiga 4234 email shirt for cover [email protected] o When attending Sunday church services, common sense SEVENTY THREE A Tuila, Alofi South ph Dalton & Tanya 4083 / 4184 email [email protected] prevails - appropriate attire BELLA’s Tukaiavi, Alofi South ph Taumafai & Carmen 4228 / 4384, email o NUDITY is not tolerated in any public place. [email protected] TRAFFIC MITAKI’s Opaahi, Alofi South ph Meimei & Mitaki 4084 email o Speed limit is 40km within village areas and 60km open road [email protected] o By law, wearing of safety belts is not compulsory THE RESTORATION REEF Pao, Alofi South ph Jeff & Natalie 4319 email o Remember to always drive on the left-hand side of the road at [email protected] all times ALIUTU Vailele, Alofi South ph Treason & Ettie Sala 4046 / 4339 o DO NOT exceed speed limits within residential areas email [email protected] MAHOFI COTTAGE Peta, Alofi South ph Jim & Mamata 4365 email o Helmets on motorbikes are COMPULSORY AT ALL TIMES, for [email protected] cyclists single file and light compulsory at nights o Obtain a Niue Drivers License from the Niue Police Dept HOLIDAY APARTMENT: NZD$22.50 LANU TAHI Segamanu, Tamakautoga ph Fifita 4935 / 4937 email o Niue Blood Alcohol Limits .35mcg breath, 80mcg blood [email protected] COMMUNITY BOUNDARIES o No driving on village greens HOTEL: o Care with cigarettes or BBQs which may cause fires MATAVAI RESORT Lauoku, Tamakautoga ph Hima or Marie 4360 o email [email protected] No littering at all and leave only footprints behind GENERAL MOTEL: o When hiking in the bush, tell others where you are going and CORAL GARDENS Makapu Point, Makefu ph Stafford & Salome 4235 when you are due to return or take a local guide. email [email protected] o When snorkeling DO NOT EVER go past reef areas at sea tracks, advise someone of your whereabouts and expected time KOLOLI’s Tukaiavi, Alofi South, ph Neal & Rupina 4258 away email [email protected] o Spear fishing by visitors is NOT encouraged NAMUKULU COTTAGES & SPA Malekau, Tuapa ph Brian & Teressa 4533 email o NO fishing/diving/boating on Sunday including Scuba [email protected] o Guides for diving or dive tours is essential NIC’s Segamanu, Tamakautoga ph Fifita 4939 / 4940, email [email protected] o TAKE CARE when visiting sea tracks as they may be slippery due to wet weather, and wear sturdy footwear GABES Kaimiti, Alofi South ph Sani & Bessie ph 4261 email o Be environmentally friendly and DO … DO … DO … HAVE A [email protected] GREAT TIME while on “the Rock” STONE VILLA’s Peta Hill, Alofi South ph Albert & Ida 4023 / 4348 NB: Take light refreshments and plenty water on all trips when self email [email protected] discovering Niue NIUE PHILATELIC & NUMISMATIC COMPANY Niue Stamps & Coins Located next to the Bond Store, Commercial Centre, Alofi Contact Carmen ph 4228 [email protected] NB: Display at the Niue Information Centre E D U C A T I O N Niue Primary School FRIDAY morning assembly at 9am, visitors welcome to visit Halamahaga, contact school office ph 4070 for details; Niue High School located at Paliati, the Multi-purpose Hall available for hire contact NHS Principal James Poihega ph 4039 / 4108; University of South Pacific located behind Niue High School contact Maryanne Talagi ph 4049; E S S E N T I A L S E R V I C E S M E D I A S E R V I C E S Bank South Pacific open Mon-Thu 9am-3pm, Fri 8.30am-3pm ONLY VISA credit cards for cash advance and eftpos will be accepted. Charges for cash BCN (Broadcasting Corporation of Niue) Niue TV airs at 6pm with advance is NZD$12 plus 3.5%. For identification purposes passport ID must be presented, transactions will be rejected if this is not presented ph 4220 / 4221 BBC World News. TV One Network News airs at 8pm, local Niue News airs TUESDAY & THURSDAY evening. International Sports are Customs Bond Store at the rear of the Commercial Centre car park. Duty Free televised dependant on sponsorship email [email protected] ; purchases up to WEDNESDAY following arrival on presentation of Boarding Radio Sunshine 91FM broadcast MONDAY-SATURDAY with local Pass, open Mon & Wed & Fri 8.30am-3.30am & Sat 4pm-6pm ph 4122 community notices at 6.30am, 7.30am, 9.30am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm. Sport Notices broadcast at 7.15am each morning. International News Niue Foou Hospital located at Kaimiti, Alofi. Clinic Hours Mon–Fri 8am-4pm, from Radio New Zealand & Australia broadcast 7am, 8am, 3pm; Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 9am-10am & 7pm-8pm ph 4100 Agent for Sky Pacific Satellite ph 4026 for further details Emergency ph 999 charges for health services will apply to all visitors Niue Post open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm for stamps, postcards, stationery, photocopy OKA ROCK 107.9FM radio broadcast 24/7 with international news. service .30cents per copy FRIDAY 10am CUT-OFF for all international postal SUNDAY broadcast with gospel and evening jazz; services ph 4174 Niue Public Library – open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, ph 4366, located behind KILOCUTZ PRODUCTION HOUSE located Main Road, Alofi next to the Niue Police Dept on the lower level. Garden of Nur Bakery. For all your media needs ph Shane Tohovaka ph 4707 or 3644 or email [email protected] Niue Tourism Office & Information Centre open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat & Public Holidays 9am-12pm, free visitors map available ph 4224 Public Toilets located at the Commercial Centre car park, Alofi also at Tamakautoga seatrack, Avatele Beach, Limu Pools, Matapa Chasm RockET Systems Internet Café located Main Road, Alofi next to Garden of Nur & Bakery open Mon-Fri 9am-3pm ph 1184 / 4638 Telecom Niue open 24/7 local & international calls, 2 way radio channel 16 S P O R T S O N N I U E W E E K L Y NISANOC (Niue Island Sports Association & Niue Olympic Committee) MONDAY Crazy Uga Café & Bar 8am-2pm ph 4653 Falala Fa Café & Bar ph Alan Tano Puleoti 4169 email [email protected] lunch 11am-2pm, dinner 6.30pm-9pm, ph 4697; Jenna’s Restaurant 9.30am- 2pm ph 4316; Katuali Café 9am-2pm, ph 4012 Juanna’s Restaurant & Bar GOLF 9 Hole Course, membership NZD$100, local tee-off game on 11am-2pm, 6pm-9pm ph 4115 licensed bar; Gills Indian Restaurant 10.30am-9pm, ph 4180 Body Pump at Falepipi Hall, Tuapa 5pm-6pm; Hash SATURDAY 1pm NZD$20 green fee, all visitors welcome.