Weather Ready Pacific Provides Satellite Connectivity for Niue Met Office

Niue has welcomed enhanced connectivity to support its weather monitoring and forecasting operations after the Weather Ready Pacific (WRP) Programme handed over three new Starlink satellite internet units to the Niue Meteorological Service.

The timing is particularly significant.

Last month, the Government of Niue formally approved the use of Starlink technology within the country, making the handover of equipment and subscription support immediately actionable for Niue Met Services as they work to strengthen their hydrometeorological capabilities.

Director of the Niue Meteorological Service, Ms Rossy Mitiepo, welcomed the support.

"Having reliable connectivity is foundational to everything we do, from issuing timely warnings to sharing climate data with our partners,” she said.

“The Starlink equipment and subscription support from WRPP comes at exactly the right time, especially now that the Government has given the green light for its use here in Niue.