As Niue celebrated Pule Fakamotu (50 years of self-government), Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, the Centre for Pacific and Global Health, hosted its first Niue Research Symposium at Te Tai Tonga campus.

The symposium was launched on 5 October at the University of Auckland’s South Campus in Manukau, with the aim of establishing a network of professionals and academic students. Niue has a significant diaspora, primarily in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a growing population in Australia and other parts of the world.

The event also showcased the success of the Niue diaspora across a range of industries, including healthcare, education, business, technology, and the arts. Community leaders from churches, schools, sports, and other groups had the opportunity to connect at the inaugural event.