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Terry Chapman
Terry Magaoa Chapman ( – 2 January 2014) was a Niuean administrator known for his work in advocating the self-governance of Niue. Biography Chapman was born in the village of Hakupu on Niue, and studied at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, where he was awarded a Diploma in Public Administration. He was a leading architect, with Robert Rex and Young Vivian, of the modern Niue and in the formulation of its Constitution, creating a pathway for the island to become self-governing on 19 October 1974, which followed a visit from the Special Committee on Decolonization, United Nations Decolonisation Committee to Niue. Chapman wrote a book, ''The Decolonisation of Niue'', published in 1976. He was appointed a Order of the British Empire, Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1987 New Year Honours (New Zealand), 1987 New Year Honours, in recognition for his services as Secretary to the Government of Niue. Death Chapman died in Hamilton, New Zealand, where he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakupu
Hakupu is one of the fourteen villages of the island of Niue. According to the 2017 census, it has a population of 220, making it the second-largest village in Niue. Geography It is located in the southeast of the island, close to Matatamane Point, and is connected by road with the capital Alofi (12 kilometres to the northwest), Avatele (7 kilometres to the west), and via the east coast road to Liku (12 kilometres), Lakepa (16 kilometres), and Mutalau (on the north coast, 20 kilometres away). Popular sites Hakupu Heritage and Cultural Park Area There is also a Heritage Park Area which was established in 1998. It extends south from the Tuhiā Access Track. Its primary objective is to protect areas of historical and ecological significance. Hakupu War Memorial Hakupu has a memorial for soldiers who fought during the First World War, World War two, and the Malayan Emergency. Anapala Chasm Descending 155 steps into a well known chasm and pool of fresh water situated nea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |