New Zealand Strengthens Ties with Niue Amid Cook Islands Tensions

New Zealand beefs up ties with Niue amid Cook Islands row

SYDNEY - New Zealand said on Thursday it would strengthen economic and diplomatic ties with Niue, a self-governing island nation in \"free association\" with it, after their leaders met in Auckland. Read more at straitstimes.com.

New Zealand Strengthens Ties with Niue Amid Cook Islands Tensions

New Zealand Strengthens Ties with Niue Amid Cook Islands Tensions New Zealand has taken a decisive step to bolster its economic and diplomatic relations with the island nation of Niue, after high-level talks held in Auckland. The move comes on the heels of deteriorating ties with the Cook Islands, as New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters confirmed an extended suspension of budget payments to the island nation due to transparency issues r…

New Declaration Strengthens Bond With Niue

“Niue is part of the Realm of New Zealand and one of our closest partners in the Pacific,” Mr Luxon says.

New declaration strengthens bond with Niue

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi met in Auckland today to agree a foundational Political Declaration, encapsulating the partnership between the two countries. “Niue is part of the Realm of New Zealand and one of our closest partners in the Pacific,” Mr Luxon says. “By establishing the first enduring political declaration with Niue today, we are celebrating our relationship of free association and setting o…