XXIX. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FOURTH COMMITTEE
3285. Question of Niue

The General Assembly, Having considered the question of Niue, Having examined the relevant chapter of the report of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples,[1] Having heard the statement of the representative of the Government of Niue,[2] Recalling its resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960 containing the Declaration on the Recalling also its resolution 3155 (XXVIII) of 14 December 1973, by which it, inter alia, noted with approval that the Government and people of Niue were resolved to achieve self-government in 1974, welcomed the invitation extended to the United Nations by the Government of New Zealand to observe the act of self-determination in Niue and requested the Special Committee, in consultation with the administering Power and the Government of Niue, to appoint a special mission to Niue in 1974 for the purpose of observing the proceedings relating to the act of self-determination by the people of Niue, Having considered the report of the United Nations special mission dispatched to Niue in August 1974 pursuant to resolution 3155 (XXVIII),[3] and having heard the statement of the Chairman of the Special Mission,

1. Approves the chapter of the report of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples relating to Niue;

2. Notes with satisfaction the findings and conclusions of the special mission,[4] in particular its conclusion that the arrangements for the conduct of the referendum in Niue were such as to ensure that the people exercised their right to self-determination freely, in circumstances which guaranteed the secrecy of the ballot, and with full information regarding the issues involved;

3. Expresses its appreciation to the Government of New Zealand, as the administering Power, and the Government of Niue for the co-operation and assistance extended to the special mission;

4. Takes note that the people of Niue voted, by a substantial majority, for self-government in free association with New Zealand on the basis of the Constitution and the Niue Constitution Act, 1974;

5. Considers that, in so doing, the people of Niue have freely expressed their wishes and have exercised their right to self-determination in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples;

6. Further considers that, in view of the entry into force of the Niue Constitution Act, 1974, and the attainment by the Territory of self-government in free association with New Zealand, the transmission of information in respect of Niue under Article 73 e of the Charter is no longer necessary;

7. Notes with appreciation the commitment entered into by the Government of New Zealand to continue to furnish economic and administrative assistance to Niue after the attainment of self-government;

8. Expresses the hope that the United Nations Development Programme and the specialized agencies and other institutions associated with the United Nations will likewise endeavour to contribute in every way possible to the development and strengthening of the economy of Niue.

2318th plenary meeting
13 December 1974
[1] Ibid., Supplement No. 23 (A/9623/Rev.1), chap. XXIII. [2] Ibid., Twenty-ninth Session, Fourth Committee, 2119th meeting. [3] Ibid., Twenty-ninth Session, Supplement No. 23 (A/9623/ Rev.1), chap. XXII, annex I. [4] Ibid., chap. XXII, annex I, paras. 142-147.
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