GOVERNMENT OF NIUE th 27 Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environmental Programme Meeting 2016 Alofi, Niue Island INFORMATION BOOKLET 1 2 Contents COUNTRY PROFILE ........................................................................................................................................ 4 GENERAL COUNTRY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 5 VISA ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................... 5 DEPARTURE TAX: ................................................................................................................................... 5 HEALTH REGULATIONS:......................................................................................................................... 5 ACCOMODATION PROVISIONS ON NIUE: ............................................................................................. 6 BANKING FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 7 Currency ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Electricity ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Emergency and Medical Services .......................................................................................................... 7 Internet ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Language ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Telecommunications / Mobile connectivity ......................................................................................... 8 Transportation/Rentals and service stations ........................................................................................ 8 Driving in Niue ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Transfers to/from Venues ..................................................................................................................... 9 SERVICES, RESTAURANT, SHOPS & ACTIVITIES ......................................................................................... 9 Niue Post: .............................................................................................................................................. 9 Public Toilets ......................................................................................................................................... 9 RockET Systems Internet Café .............................................................................................................. 9 Niue Bond Store .................................................................................................................................... 9 Church services and Times: ....................................................................................................................... 9 Shops ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS TO NOTE ....................................................................................... 11 NIUEAN DO’S AND DON'TS ..................................................................................................................... 12 DRESS CODE ........................................................................................................................................ 12 TRAFFIC ............................................................................................................................................... 12 COMMUNITY BOUNDARIES ................................................................................................................ 12 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 12 NIUEAN GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................................. 13 3 COUNTRY PROFILE Head of State Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II represented by the Governor General of Niue and New Zealand Legal Status Self-governing in free association with New Zealand since 1974 under the Niue Constitution Head of Government Premier - Honourable Toke Tufukia Talagi Executive Cabinet: Premier and 3 Ministers Government Legislative Assembly (Parliament) consisting 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 kilometres (100 square miles) Exclusive Economic 450,000 square kilometres Zone Average Rainfall Annual mean rainfall is 2066mm Average Varies between 22.9 C in winter (July - Temperature August) to 26.6 C in summer (February) Climate Wet Season (summer): October - February Dry Season (winter): May - August Official languages Niuean and English Currency New Zealand Dollar NZD$, Visa only Ethnic Composition - Niuean - Other (New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, Tuvalu, Cook Is, Philippines, Indian) Religions Ekalesia Kerisiano Niue, Church of Latter Day Saints, Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, Apostolic, Jehovah's Witness. Exports Noni, Vanilla, Taro, Honey International Constitutionally New Zealand remains responsible for Niue's defense and Personality external affairs, however Niue has become responsible for external affairs and since 1988 has entered into treaties in its own right. Diplomatic Niue High Commission, Wellington, New Zealand representation 4 GENERAL COUNTRY INFORMATION Meeting / Conference LOCATION: Millennium Hall Matatauhafaga, Alofi Niue Island Ph. +6834196 or 4352 VISA Visa: Visa Required Visa Exemptions: Citizens of the following countries, whom on arrival will be seeking a visitor permit for no longer than 30 days. Andorra Finland Kiribati New Caledonia Sweden Australia France Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland Austria Germany Luxembourg Portugal Tonga Belgium Greece Malta Samoa Tuvalu Canada Iceland Marshall Islands San Marino United Kingdom Cyprus Ireland Monaco Singapore United States of America Denmark Italy Nauru Solomon Islands Vanuatu Fiji Japan Netherlands Spain Vatican City Additional: • Visitors are required to hold a confirmed accommodation reservation and documents required for their next destination. • Entry permits for non-residents of New Zealand are issued by the Chief of Immigration in Niue or through any New Zealand consulate overseas. • Extension of stay is possible • Please check entry requirements for New Zealand as you may have to issue transit visa for transition onto Niue and the same upon return. • Filling in the Arrival Card is deemed to be applying for a Visa. Warning: Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry to Niue. CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS All goods brought into Niue needs to be declared with customs. Arrival forms will indicate what is required to be declared. For example: Large sums of cash and Duty Free purchases DEPARTURE TAX: There is a departure tax of $34.00 (NZD) HEALTH REGULATIONS: Please note that upon arrival you will have to fill out forms for the Health Department to inform them of your health conditions. This form will be given to you before you land on Niue and will need to be handed over to the Health Department officials at the arrival lounge 5 ACCOMODATION ON NIUE: Accommodation Supplier Room Configuration Rate (NZD$) Max People p/rm Scenic Matavai Resort Superior suites 210 p/n 2 [email protected] Ocean View 195 p/n 2 Scenic Matavai Apartments Standard studio 170 p/n 2 3 bedroom Villa 420 p/n 6 Kololi’s Guest house King ENSUITE 80p/n 2 5 bedroom house Queen 60p/n 2 [email protected] Twin share/tipple share 55p/n 2 Kololi’s motel units 2 bedroom unit 135p/n 4 1 bedroom unit 120p/n 2 Taloa Heights Treetop studio 200p/n 1 [email protected] Bungalows 240p/n 1 Villa 400p/n 3 Bella’s Guest House 3 bedrooms 950p/week 5 [email protected] Coral Garden’s Standard studio 145p/n 2 [email protected] Nic’s Bungalow Standard Studio 200p/n (car) 2 [email protected] Peleni’s guest house 3 bedroom [email protected] Single 50 6 Double 70 Entire house 200p/n Namukulu cottages Standard studio 175p/n 2 [email protected] 1 bedroom suites 175p/n 2 2 bedroom suites 220p/n 4 Anaiki Motels 1 bedroom suites 150p/n 3 [email protected] Aleki’s Accommodation 1 bedroom unit 80p/n 1 [email protected] Various deals available Teresa’s Guest house 4 bedroom 250p/n (house) 10 [email protected] Gabe’s Motel 2 bedroom unit 750 p/wk 4 [email protected] Damiana’s 1 bed self-contained unit 95p/n 2 [email protected] Lau’s Getaway p:5844 Studio 360 p/n 2 [email protected] Stone Villa’s Studio 175p/n (car) 2 [email protected] Vinnie’s 3 bedroom guest house 300p/n 3 [email protected] Restoration reef studio 245p/n 2 [email protected] 6 Aliutu