niue

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The cluster includes the following incarnations of the same nation:

• Kingdom of Niue
• Niue (Great Britain)
• Niue

Establishment

• January 1701: Until the beginning of the 18th century, Niue appears to have had no national government or national leader. Chiefs and heads of families exercised authority over segments of the population. A succession of patu-iki (kings) ruled, beginning with Puni-mata.

Chronology

Interactive Chronologies with maps are available in the section Changes Navigation

1. Events

• June 1898: British conquest of Niue Island.
• October 1900: In a document dated 19 October 1900, the "King" and Chiefs of Niue consented to "Queen Victoria taking possession of this island".
• October 1974: The New Zealand Parliament restored self-government in Niue with the 1974 constitution, following a referendum.