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Salient. Victoria University of Wellington Student's Newspaper. Volume 31, Number 8. April 30 1968

realism

realism

The character of Government on Niue too closely resembles the character of its Resident Commissioner. Because the Niueans are still not vocal enough in the Assembly, too much business is merely managed and not adequately discussed by the local Assembly. More will have to be done by the Niueans to promote regional cooperation with Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands. There must be positive incentives offered to bright Niuean school leavers to remain on the island and break the cycle of leaving the island at 18 and returning at 55 and placing an intolerable strain on educational and social services of Niue.

The prospect of Niue ever achieving or even wanting independence from New Zealand does not exist. It therefore follows that a great deal more realistic thinking in government quarters must be done to ensure continued development for the island.

two official points of view