On Saturday, Dame Cindy joined the Niuean community in Christchurch to mark the 125th anniversary of Niue being part of the realm of New Zealand.
This constitutional relationship has been the foundation of the strong friendship shared between Niue and New Zealand, but we are tied together by deeper bonds – through our whakapapa, our common goals as Pacific neighbours, and by the more than 30,000 Niuean’s who call New Zealand home.
In her speech, Dame Cindy reflected on the beautiful hospitality she received when visiting Niue in 2024, remarking that ‘I was struck by the strong sense that our people, culture and histories will continue to be intertwined for many years to come.’ You can read Dame Cindy's full speech here: 125th Anniversary Celebration of Niue Being Part of the Realm of New Zealand.
Niue ke Monuina!
View more photos from the event here: 125th Anniversary Celebration of Niue Being Part of the Realm of New Zealand.