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Niue in Focus Fakalofa lahi atu! ANNOUNCEMENT: PAGE NAME CHANGE

Fakalofa lahi atu! Fakaaue lahi for your continued support as we celebrate Niue - now and beyond 50!

As Niue moves forward from celebrating 50 years of self-government, this page - formerly known as “50th Constitution Celebrations” - will now continue under the new name Niue in Focus. As Niue moves forward from celebrating 50 years of self-government, this page - formerly known as “50th Constitution Celebrations” - will now continue under the new name Niue Beyond 50. The new name reflects our jou

rney ahead - honouring our past while celebrating the people, culture, and events that continue to shape our nation. Niue Beyond 50 will remain your space for official updates, photographs, and highlights from national events across the island. Our vision is for a Prosperous Niue.

M U T A L A U + M A R I N E + D A YPART 2 - What a wonderful day for families at Uluvehi as the community gathered to ce...
02/06/2026

M U T A L A U + M A R I N E + D A Y

PART 2 - What a wonderful day for families at Uluvehi as the community gathered to celebrate Mutalau Marine Day and the King's Birthday.

From sunrise, Uluvehi was buzzing with activity as families, friends and visitors came to enjoy delicious food, fishing competitions, bingo, and plenty more throughout the day.

The fishing competition attracted participants of all ages, showcasing local skills and knowledge of the sea, while the weigh-in brought plenty of excitement as catches came in and measured.. The bingo sessions were equally popular, adding to the fun and community spirit throughout the day.

Mutalau Marine Day continues to be an occasion that brings people together to celebrate our connection to the ocean, village, and the traditions that make our communities strong.

Fakaaue lahi to the organisers, the people of Mutalau, sponsors, and everyone who came along to support a successful and enjoyable day at Uluvehi.

M U T A L A U + M A R I N E + D A YWhat a wonderful day for families at Uluvehi as the community gathered to celebrate M...
02/06/2026

M U T A L A U + M A R I N E + D A Y

What a wonderful day for families at Uluvehi as the community gathered to celebrate Mutalau Marine Day and the King's Birthday.

From sunrise, Uluvehi was buzzing with activity as families, friends and visitors came to enjoy delicious food, fishing competitions, bingo, and plenty more throughout the day.

The fishing competition attracted participants of all ages, showcasing local skills and knowledge of the sea, while the weigh-in brought plenty of excitement as catches came in and measured.. The bingo sessions were equally popular, adding to the fun and community spirit throughout the day.

Mutalau Marine Day continues to be an occasion that brings people together to celebrate our connection to the ocean, village, and the traditions that make our communities strong.

Fakaaue lahi to the organisers, the people of Mutalau, sponsors, and everyone who came along to support a successful and enjoyable day at Uluvehi.

31/05/2026

C E L E B R A T I N G ✨️ W O M E N ✨️ W E A V E R S

A great weaver of Niue, Feuakimamata Apikolo Mokalei.

N I U E + C A R V I N G + S Y M P O S I U MThis morning marked a significant milestone for Niue with the opening of the ...
31/05/2026

N I U E + C A R V I N G + S Y M P O S I U M

This morning marked a significant milestone for Niue with the opening of the first carving symposium of its kind to be held on the island.

Hosted at Lialagi, Lakepa, the symposium brings together the Tatai Hononga carvers collective from Aotearoa and the local community in a unique celebration of carving, culture, and knowledge sharing. Over the coming days, the artists will create a series of Pou Whenua that will be permanently installed at Hikulagi Sculpture Park.

The opening ceremony was attended by supporters, sponsors, Talatalai members, and invited guests, all gathered to acknowledge the importance of this historic cultural exchange and the opportunities it provides for learning, collaboration, and artistic expression.

Fakaaue lahi to everyone who has contributed to making this vision a reality. These photos capture some of the highlights from this morning's opening and the beginning of what promises to be an inspiring and memorable symposium.

Niue Primary School Cultural SportsPART 4 - A wonderful day celebrating culture, participation, and school spirit. All h...
30/05/2026

Niue Primary School Cultural Sports

PART 4 - A wonderful day celebrating culture, participation, and school spirit. All houses looked smart and proud in their sports uniforms, representing their house teams with pride.

A special thank you to all the parents, families, and community who supported the students to sewing the uniforms and prepare them for today. Your hard work helped make the day extra special.

Sincere thanks also to the teachers and staff of Niue Primary School and Niue High School, along with the Education Department, for their planning and organising today's sports day.

Niue Primary School Cultural SportsPART 3 - A wonderful day celebrating culture, participation, and school spirit. All h...
30/05/2026

Niue Primary School Cultural Sports

PART 3 - A wonderful day celebrating culture, participation, and school spirit. All houses looked smart and proud in their sports uniforms, representing their house teams with pride.

A special thank you to all the parents, families, and community who supported the students to sewing the uniforms and prepare them for today. Your hard work helped make the day extra special.

Sincere thanks also to the teachers and staff of Niue Primary School and Niue High School, along with the Education Department, for their planning and organising today's sports day.

Niue Primary School Cultural SportsPART 2 - A wonderful day celebrating culture, participation, and school spirit. All h...
30/05/2026

Niue Primary School Cultural Sports

PART 2 - A wonderful day celebrating culture, participation, and school spirit. All houses looked smart and proud in their sports uniforms, representing their house teams with pride.

A special thank you to all the parents, families, and community who supported the students to sewing the uniforms and prepare them for today. Your hard work helped make the day extra special.

Sincere thanks also to the teachers and staff of Niue Primary School and Niue High School, along with the Education Department, for their planning and organising today's sports day.

Niue Primary School Cultural SportsA wonderful day celebrating culture, participation, and school spirit. All houses loo...
30/05/2026

Niue Primary School Cultural Sports

A wonderful day celebrating culture, participation, and school spirit. All houses looked smart and proud in their sports uniforms, representing their house teams with pride.

A special thank you to all the parents, families, and community who supported the students to sewing the uniforms and prepare them for today. Your hard work helped make the day extra special.

Sincere thanks also to the teachers and staff of Niue Primary School and Niue High School, along with the Education Department, for their planning and organising today's sports day.

M U T A L A U + M A R I N E + D A YCelebrating the King’s Birthday.Monday 1st June 2026Join the village of Mutalau for a...
29/05/2026

M U T A L A U + M A R I N E + D A Y

Celebrating the King’s Birthday.
Monday 1st June 2026

Join the village of Mutalau for a day of fishing, food, fun and community spirit as we celebrate Mutalau Marine Day!
A variety of food and drinks will be available for purchase from 6:00am onwards.

FISHING COMPETITION
Open: 12:00am
Close: 2:00pm

⚓ Weigh-in: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Uluvehi Sea Track – Mutalau

⚓ Competition Categories:

⚓ Vaka Fishing – $30 Entry
Fishing grounds: Your own fishing ground or Mutalau fishing grounds depending on sea conditions.

⚓ Reef Fishing (Mutalau area only) – $10 Entry
Adults & Kids welcome!

⚓ Prizes for:
• Heaviest Overall Bottom Fish Catch
• Heaviest Individual Bottom Fish
• Pelagic Fish Category – Tuna, Wahoo, Mahimahi & more!

Great prizes to be won!

For more information, please contact the Mutalau Village Council:
Seddon, Heleena, Eme, Pele & Dave.

Fakaaue lahi and we look forward to seeing everyone there for a great day on the water!

Tātatau Workshop UpdateFakaaue lahi mahaki to everyone who has registered so far - over 20 registrations have already be...
26/05/2026

Tātatau Workshop Update

Fakaaue lahi mahaki to everyone who has registered so far - over 20 registrations have already been received, with the workshop capped at 30 participants.

On June 11th at the Tāoga Niue Museum in Alofi, artist and practitioner Iata Peautolu will conduct a workshop exploring the art and history of Tātatau. While Niue does not have historical practice of Tātatau, the workshop will share historical events, research, lived experiences, and personal revelations drawn from Ia’s own practice and journey.

++Registration is essential via email :
[email protected]

++ Workshop fee : $15
Bank Deposit:
02-0466-0332461-02
Reference: Your Name

++ Venue : Taoga Niue Atrium

++ Date & Time : Thursday 11th June -9pm

An insightful and meaningful afternoon of learning and discussion is anticipated, with participants encouraged to register early to secure their place.

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