Prime Minister of Niue facts for kids
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| Member of | Cabinet of Niue, Assembly |
| Seat | Alofi |
| Appointer | King's Representative to Niue |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Constituting instrument | Niue Constitution Act |
| Precursor | Leader of Government Business |
| Formation | 19 October 1974 |
| First holder | Sir Robert Rex |
The prime minister of Niue is the main leader of the government in Niue. Before September 3, 2024, this role was called the "premier of Niue." The prime minister is chosen by the Niue Assembly, which is like Niue's parliament.
Once elected, the prime minister forms a special group called the Cabinet. This group includes the prime minister and three other members from the Assembly. They work together to make important decisions for the country.
Sir Robert Rex was a very important leader. He was re-elected many times from 1974, when Niue became a self-governing nation, until he passed away in 1992.
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Understanding Niue's Leader
Who is the Prime Minister?
The Prime Minister is the head of government for Niue. This means they are in charge of running the country day-to-day. They lead the government and make sure laws are followed. They also represent Niue to other countries.
How the Prime Minister is Chosen
The people of Niue elect members to the Niue Assembly. These elected members then vote among themselves to choose who will be the prime minister. This process ensures that the leader has the support of the elected representatives. The prime minister then selects a small team of three other Assembly members to form the Cabinet.
Niue's Past Prime Ministers
Here is a list of the people who have served as Niue's prime minister (or premier before 2024).
- Political parties and other affiliations
Niue People's Party Independent
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Died in office
| No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Time in Office | Political Party | Elected | Ref. | |||
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Sir Robert Rex (1909–1992) |
19 October 1974 | 12 December 1992 | 18 years, 54 days | Independent (1974–1987) |
1975 1978 1981 1984 |
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| Niue People's Party (1987–1992) |
1987 1990 |
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Young Vivian (born 1935) |
12 December 1992 | 9 March 1993 | 87 days | Niue People's Party | – | ||
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Frank Lui (1935–2021) |
9 March 1993 | 26 March 1999 | 6 years, 17 days | Independent | 1993 1996 |
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Sani Lakatani (born 1936) |
26 March 1999 | 1 May 2002 | 3 years, 36 days | Niue People's Party | 1999 | ||
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Young Vivian (born 1935) |
1 May 2002 | 19 June 2008 | 6 years, 49 days | Niue People's Party (2002–2003) |
2002 | ||
| Independent (2003–2008) |
2005 | ||||||||
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Sir Toke Talagi (1951–2020) |
19 June 2008 | 11 June 2020 | 11 years, 358 days | Independent | 2008 2011 2014 2017 |
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Dalton Tagelagi (born 1968) |
11 June 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 342 days | Independent | 2020 2023 |
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Timeline of Leadership
This chart shows when each prime minister of Niue served. It helps us see how long each leader was in office.
More to Explore
- Politics of Niue
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- List of Niuean monarchs
- List of resident commissioners of Niue
