Niue Elections
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Niue, which became self-governing last October, will hold its first general election under the new constitution in March when about 1,400 islanders will go to the polls to elect a 20member legislative assembly.
There are 14 village seats and an extra six seats which will be con tested on a common roll, an inno vation under the new constitution.
Premier Mr Robert Rex is con fident that his supporters will carry the day.
The Premier's salary has been fixed at $7,000 a year; cabinet ministers' salaries at $4,500 and members' salaries at $2,500.