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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Sustainable tourism in Niue

Government of Niue
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Description
Description
Niue is self-governing in free association with New Zealand. Since 2009, New Zealand and Niue have been working in partnership to promote tourism development as a key economic initiative for Niue. In 2009, in response to unsuccessful efforts in other sectors of economic development, he Premier of Niue, Hon Toke Talagi sought an increased focus on tourism development. New Zealand commissioned an assessment of the opportunities for tourism development which resulted in The Hall Report. The resulting report provided a wide ranging series of recommendations aimed at substantially strengthening the tourism sector's performance on Niue. This multi-pronged, multi-phase approach to tourism development in Niue addresses underlying issues often identified by SIDS of: access, capital investment and maintenance (including out of village development), and maintenance of cultural heritage.
Implementation of the Project/Activity

This partnership is delivered by the Government of Niue and Niue private sector partnership. Funding is provided by a range of high order modalities, including budget support, sector support (tourism marketing), an independent property development trust (Matavai Resort) and private sector support (Chamber of Commerce). This enables all aspects of tourism sector development to be addressed ranging from Air Services Agreements, tourism infrastructure, regulatory environment and development of service providers.Since 2009, New Zealand investments have focused on key tourism infrastructure, notably the Matavai Resort (the main hotel on Niue) and visitor facilities including the airport, the Tourism office, and development of a cultural heritage centre, as well as tourism marketing and private sector support.

Capacity

A range of delivery mechanisms are being used to progress Partnership activities/investments in tourism:- Undertaking tourism-related projects to improve wider infrastructure and accommodation. - Enhancing key tourism attractions and facilitating a programme of events and activities that attract both tourists and local participation. This has included village beautification (with direct involvement of the community), and establishing Cultural Tourism Centre to promote Niuean cultural heritage, language, values and identity.- On going dialogue between New Zealand and Niue partners on future investment in Niue tourism.As a result of this partnership, tourism is making a positive contribution to Niue's economy:- Visitor numbers have increased by 56% since 2009 - Overall tourist spend has increased by over 80% since 2009 - The increase in quality accommodation and tourist demand has led to a second weekly flight (from New Zealand to Niue) from May 2014 to November 2014 for the peak tourist season.

Governed

The Partnership is governed through Niue and New Zealand's Joint Commitment (2011-14), which is aligned to the Niue National Strategic Plan. The Joint Commitment describes how New Zealand's development assistance in Niue centres on sustainable economic development - particularly tourism. The current Joint Commitment for Development concludes 2014. Niue and New Zealand are currently working to develop a new three-year Joint Commitment which will set the direction for the next phase of sustainable economic development based on tourism. In addition, regular dialogue occurs between political leaders and officials to enable a joint approach to meeting the goals of the Niue tourism sector plan.The Government of Niue manages local partnerships with the private sector and civil society.

Partners
Government of Niue, Niue Tourism Authority, Niue Chamber of Commerce, Niue Private Sector, Niue Tourism Property Trust, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)

Goal 8

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Goal 8

8.1

Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries
8.1.1

Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita

8.2

Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors

8.2.1

Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person

8.3

Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services

8.3.1

Proportion of informal employment in total employment, by sector and sex

8.4

Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, with developed countries taking the lead

8.4.1

Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP

8.4.2

Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP

8.5

By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value
8.5.1

Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age and persons with disabilities

8.5.2

Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilities

8.6

By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
8.6.1

Proportion of youth (aged 15-24 years) not in education, employment or training

8.7

Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms

8.7.1

Proportion and number of children aged 5‑17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and age

8.8

Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment

8.8.1

Fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers, by sex and migrant status

8.8.2

Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislation, by sex and migrant status

8.9

By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

8.9.1

Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate

8.10

Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all

8.10.1

(a) Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults and (b) number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults

8.10.2

Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a bank or other financial institution or with a mobile-money-service provider

8.a

Increase Aid for Trade support for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, including through the Enhanced Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Technical Assistance to Least Developed Countries
8.a.1

Aid for Trade commitments and disbursements

8.b

By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization

8.b.1

Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategy

Tourist infrastructure (e.g. sea tracks and tourist information centre) completed to form the core of a visitor experience.
Refurbishment and redevelopment of Matavai Resort along with new Matavai Motels and Matavai Villa adding over 30 high quality rooms to the existing 24 and enabling increased marketing and flights to bring visitors to Niue. Bookings up to 100% capacity through tourist season.
Government of Niue Air Services Agreement with Air NZ for a 2nd weekly flight to and from Niue through the tourist season leading to increased tourist numbers
Financing (in USD)
14000000
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Small Island Developing States
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01 January 2014 (date of completion)
Entity
Government
SDGs
8
Region
  1. Asia and Pacific
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Contact Information

Richard Hipa, Secretary of Government

richard.hipa@mail.gov.nu