Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II | 6 February 1952 | |
| Queen's Representative: The Governor-General of New Zealand | Sir Anand Satyanand | 5 August 2006 | |
| New Zealand High Commissioner | HE Mark Blumsky | September 2010 | |
| Premier of Niue | HonToke Talagi | 19 June 2008 |
The monarch is hereditary; her representative in relation to Niue (the Governor-General of New Zealand) is appointed by the monarch. The New Zealand high commissioner is appointed by, and acts solely as a diplomatic agent of, the New Zealand Government. The cabinet is chosen by the premier and appointed by the Speaker of the Niue Assembly and collectively responsible to Parliament.
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