Timeline of Niue

Chronology

6 events spanning the history of Niue. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1774

   British Explorer James Cook visited Niue, called it Savage Island.

   British Explorer James Cook visited Niue, called it Savage Island.

2. 1900

   Britain declared Niue a British protectorate.

   Britain declared Niue a British protectorate.

3. 1901

   Niue placed under the administration of Cook Islands.

   Niue placed under the administration of Cook Islands, which themselves were placed under the administration of New Zealand.

4. 1917

   Monarchy abolished.

   Monarchy abolished.

5. 1941

   Universal suffrage was introduced.

   Universal suffrage was introduced.

6. 1974

   Self-government in association with New Zealand introduced.

   Self-government in association with New Zealand introduced.