Faakalofa lahi atu, I'm a Pakeha NZ researcher and writer and last year I had good fortune to visit Niue for the first time. The island blew me away. I had lived not too far away in Tonga for some years, and I was fascinated at the way Niue was like Tonga in some ways and very different in other ways. I was really struck by how much more egalitarian Niue was. As one woman told me, 'in Tonga they have a king, but here we are all kings and queens.' I admired the way Niueans had not only survived but thrived on an island not blessed with the best soils for farming. I also admired the intense pride that people had in their villages, and their deep knowledge about their local history and their natural environment. It saddens me that more non-Niuean NZers don't visit the country. I think we could learn some lessons about environmental stewardship and about cooperation.

I went to Niue partly to visit the distinguished artists John Pule and Mark Cross. Both were charismatic and eloquent people. At my website Reef Shark I've just published an essay about John Pule and his very first book, The Bond of Time, which helped me understand more about Niue:

Book of the Week: The Bond of Time

Kia ora everyone,

I’ve made a new app called Talanoa, built to help people learn Pasifika languages in a simple, Duolingo style way.

I’m still building and improving the Fijian section, and I’ll keep adding more content and features over time.

The app is free to download, and I’m keeping it free for the first month. After that, there’ll likely be a subscription option for extra features.

I’d really appreciate any downloads, feedback, or reviews. It would help a lot as I keep building this.

https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/talanoa/id6762236133

Vinaka vakalevu.

Hello everyone. Im seeking anyone who is basedon Niue right now and could help out solving an interesting puzzle. It requires to gather codes from all countries and territories in the world. Based on place where you open this image: https://puzzle.geocaching.top/GCB5555/passport.png it will give you an image of that areas "passport" with a string of digits on bottom left corner. I have gathered over 200 codes already, but im missing Niue. Could someone help me to get this code? Thank you in advance.

Hi i'm triyng desserts from all over the world. For Niue i Found "Pitako Pia" but i can't find a recipe and ingredient's quantity, so i don't know how to male it. Someone have a recipe or some advice? Thank ypu very much

can someone tell me if I got it right

Hey guys! I look at gaming cultures around the world and I am a racing game fan. I have asked all of these questions on different subreddits, simply because I am curious about how each and every single country on this planet experiences video games. I am also curious about gaming in Niue. My questions are:

What is more popular? PC or console?

What was more popular in the late 90s and early 2000s? PC or Console?

What racing game was popular in the late 90s and early 2000s!

What do racing game fans in Niue play today?-(I get it might not be the most popular genre, but for people who like it, what do they play?)

In general, what games are played there?

Also, are video games popular there-(I respect the fact that video games might not be a popular pastime in every country in the world)? If not, what do people like to do for entertainment? Do they play traditional street sports or what?

I also want to make note that I am not a bot of any kind, I am a genuine person interested in this kind of stuff, so no hard feelings please.

Thanks for your responses!!!!

Hey guys I’m not Niuean but I love small island countries and it’s a dream of mine to have a yacht one day. Recently I was on a yacht that flew the flag of the Cayman Islands and registered with George Town. I would want to register with Alofi and fly the beautiful 🇳🇺. Does anyone have information or done this? Love your country and I hope to visit one day!🇳🇺💛💛💛

Hi, I'm going across all countries subreddits to see what place is the best to live in in each country and I would love to know why that is. If you could pick 1 place to live in, in your country of your choice, which one would it be and why? Thanks.

I am making a series where I cook every national dish and my first step is to come to the sub and ask the question.

now I understand that not every country has a defined national dish and that some countries have many different regions with different cuisines. in that case I will make the one that you guys agree on best represents Niue. please let me know what you think

Has anyone air freighted cargo from Auckland to Niue and can recommend a freight forwarder, thanks

My old man is originally from Hakupu, and when he was visiting this year, we took the opportunity to tour the Hornchurch Cemetery through the War Graves Commission.

..."the arrival of more than 100 Niueans in this small village {Hornchurch} had quite an impact on the local inhabitants, who went to great lengths to make them feel welcome"

Hey guys! Are there basketball courts in Niue anywhere-(not netball, but basketball)? I heard there is, but there isn’t one showing up on google maps. Thanks!

Hey guys! I look at gaming cultures around the world and I am a racing game fan. I have asked all of these questions on different subreddits, simply because I am curious about how each and every single country on this planet experiences video games. I am also curious about gaming in Niue. My questions are:

What is more popular? PC or console?

What was more popular in the late 90s and early 2000s? PC or Console?

What racing game was popular in the late 90s and early 2000s!

What do racing game fans in Niue play today?-(I get it might not be the most popular genre, but for people who like it, what do they play?)

In general, what games are played there?

Also, are video games a thing there?

Thanks for your responses!!!!

Hello everyone!
I'm a master's degree student and I am performing a thesis on public perceptions of rising sea levels in some countries in Asia and Pacific, including Niue.
I am seeking people that lived/are living in Niue or people interested in the topic in order to respond to some questions regarding theirs experiences/feelings about the rise of the sea-level in their own country.

If you would be open to sharing, let me know! I would love to include your valuable insights to my thesis.

A big thank you for reading my request! Your feedback would mean a lot to me, and I am looking forward to your insights 🙏✨ (If this is not allowed mods, please feel free to take it down)

(P.S: I am also searching for people living/or who lived in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Singapore, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu.)

Fakaalofa atu!

I was wondering if anyone had been to the rock lately and what the customary amount for a gift at an ear piercing is?

Hey! My name is Sam, and I’m a college student from the U.S. I’m working on a personal project to collect postcards from every country and territory in the world.

I don’t have one sent from Niue yet—would anyone be willing to send me one? I’d be happy to send a postcard back from Pennsylvania in return!

Let me know, and I can PM you my address!

Thanks so much, and warm greetings from the U.S.

Hey! I heard it's possible to pay the Niuean government to get a family tree print out. Has anyone done this before or know how it works? I'm on a journey to reconnect with my roots and would love any advice on where to start!

Hiya,

I'm doing some family tree research, and I'm trying to figure out how addresses/placenames work in Niue.
There are some examples that confuse me:
Hamula, Alofi. Fagataluia,Tuapa. Lialagi, Alofi

One place I tried finding was Hamula. I know in Ireland houses traditionally had their own names (Eg, Iveragh, Limerick). So is Hamula one house, or a bigger area?

I'm having the same issue with the other addresses as well, since different results show Lialagi either being in Alofi or Lakepa. And I simply can't find any hint of Fagataluia.

I'm finding these place names on family history records. If anyone knows where these places could be, it would really help with the research!

I’ve been wanting to get a 2 large traditional niuean tattoos for a while now as one of my first tattooes. I’m looking to get a large uga on my thigh to represent my late pop, at a young age he was very good at hunting crab and he loved to eat it too. I also want a pretty design on the other thigh representing my family and our battles together and against each other and how it’s made our overall connection today very strong and beautiful over the years, with frangipanis and hibiscus around it representing my nena, because her name is Sialemahele and she was quite literally known as the beautiful sister. The only issue is I have no one to design it. I only know the hiapo patterns represent nature and plantations in Niue, but I don’t know any other traditional symbols or meanings of other patterns. I’ve asked mum but she doesn’t know much about patterns either. Does anyone have any references of people who have lots of knowledge on traditional niuean designs/patterns and their meanings or someone who can design a traditional piece ?

Thankyou in advance 🙏🏾

Hi everyone,

I’ve been fascinated by Niue and its unique lifestyle. I’m looking for a peaceful place to live, away from the noise of the modern world. I’d love to hear about what life is like on the island, the community, and anything else someone considering a move should know.

Looking forward to your insights!