This afternoon marked the groundbreaking ceremony for the Niue Renewable Energy Project Phase 2. This project aims to enable Niue to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable energy by December 2025. Contact online >>
This afternoon marked the groundbreaking ceremony for the Niue Renewable Energy Project Phase 2. This project aims to enable Niue to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable energy by December 2025.
Just over a month ago, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon announced a substantial investment of $20.5 million into renewable energy initiatives in Niue. Today, the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon. Winston Peters is here to break ground on what will become a cornerstone of Niue''s renewable energy infrastructure.
The new power station, funded through contributions from both Australia and New Zealand, is slated for completion and commissioning by mid-September. The initial phase of clearing the surrounding land will be completed by the end of this year, setting the stage for physical construction to commence in early 2025.
In 2015, Niue launched the Strategic Energy Roadmap, with the ambitious goal of reaching 80% renewable energy production by 2025. Despite various challenges along the way, the current renewable energy project is poised to realize this vision. As a small island nation, Niue faces significant impacts from climate change. Transitioning to clean energy will not only reduce dependency on fossil fuels but also enhance the resilience and reliability of Niue''s power network while significantly lowering operating costs.
The Minister of Infrastructure, Hon. Crossley Tatui expressed deep gratitude for the efforts behind this project: "I must acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the staff of Niue Power Corporation, for keeping the lights on. Working with aging infrastructure, staff shortages, and limited resources, you have worked tirelessly, and often thanklessly, to keep the island''s power running. This is no small effort, and on behalf of the Government of Niue, we offer our sincere appreciation".
Once again, I would like to thank the New Zealand Government, officials and representatives from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and all those who have had a hand in getting this project to the starting line. We look forward to the task ahead, and Niue''s future of clean, low-cost energysaid Minister Tatui.The Niue Renewable Energy Project Phase 2 represents a transformative step towards a sustainable and resilient future for Niue. This project underscores Niue''s commitment to combating climate change and promoting environmental stewardship, setting a powerful example for small island nations worldwide.
New Zealand plans to invest $20.5 million into a new, large-scale, renewable energy project in Niue, reducing the island nation''s reliance on diesel.
The project will bring Niue''s renewable generation to 80 percent.
New Zealand will also commit $2 million to the Niue Ocean Wide Trust, which aims to develop a blue economy and ensure long-term ocean conservation and climate resilience.
It comes alongside the announcement of an agreement to enhance the relationship between the two countries, and in recognition of the 50 years of Niue''s self-government in free association with New Zealand.
The funding for the initiatives comes from New Zealand''s International Development Cooperation programme.
Christopher Luxon made the announcements on the first leg of his first trip to the Pacific as New Zealand''s prime minister, in a joint media statement alongside Niue''s Premier Dalton Tagelagi.
He said the energy project would begin in the first quarter of next year and aim to be commissioned by the end of the year.
He highlighted more formal visits from New Zealand to Niue since the coalition took office, saying they had "upped the intensity".
Tagelagi said they also discussed that when New Zealand prospers, Niue prospers as well.
"We''re difficult, where we are. We''re isolated in the big blue ocean but we do our very best in our own unique way in order to help ourselves," he said.
Asked about the growing influence of China in the region, Tagelagi said New Zealand was Niue''s traditional partner. China was a friend like many other countries in the region, he said, but could not come between the relationship with New Zealand.
"We can''t keep relying on our great partner New Zealand to do everything for us, so that is how all these other partnerships have then been developed," he said.
Tagelagi intends to change his title from Premier to Prime Minister, and has already begun the process to do so.
He said the new title was more in line with other countries in the region, and would ensure he was seen as the leader of a country rather than the leader of a territory.
Luxon said Tagelagi had consulted with him on the change but "ultimately that''s a decision for the people of Niue".
Tagelagi said they were also working hard on labour mobility to ensure the workforce was in place to continue maintaining and building the infrastructure Niue needed.
He said he was pleased to see in particular "our own people starting to return", and that "they see home now as a place to live and work but also as a way to contribute to their own country".
Luxon said the airport runway was a good example, and it had been excellent to see local staff and employees gaining the skills to support their country.
Tagelagi, when questioned about whether the country would consider passport-free travel from New Zealanders to visit, said it was something they could consider looking at to continue building Niue''s tourism sector.
"It''s been great to sit down with Premier Tagelagi to discuss areas of cooperation and our mutual priorities," he said. "Our work with Niue extends across sectors including health, education, and infrastructure resilience."
The pair held formal talks earlier in the morning.
Luxon said they spoke about the importance of a resilient energy system that could reduce the cost of living for Niueans and bring down greenhouse gas emissions.
"This project will achieve that and ensure better energy security in the face of more destructive weather events," Luxon said.
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