Administrative divisions: none
Independence: 19 October 1974 (became a self-governing territory in
free association with New Zealand on 19 October 1974)
National holiday: Waitangi Day, 6 February (1840) (Treaty of Waitangi
established British sovereignty)
Constitution: 19 October 1974 (Niue Constitution Act)
Legal system: English common law
Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Executive branch:
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by New Zealand Representative Kurt MEYER (since NA)
head of government: Premier Frank F. LUI (since 12 March 1993; Acting
Premier since December 1992)
cabinet: Cabinet; consists of the premier and three other ministers
Legislative branch: unicameral Legislative Assembly: elections last held 6 March 1993 (next to be held NA 1996); results - percent of vote NA; seats - (20 total, 6 elected)
Judicial branch: Appeal Court of New Zealand, High Court
Political parties and leaders: Niue Peoples Party (NPP), Young VIVIAN