Weather Ready Pacific provides Satellite Connectivity for Niue Met Office as Government give Greenlight to Starlink

9 April 2026, Alofi – 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. This will make a real difference to our services and the communities we protect."

WRP is a decadal programme of investment managed by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), endorsed by Pacific Leaders, aimed at strengthening hydrometeorological services across Pacific countries and territories.

The handover, which includes six months of subscription support, was completed last week during the WRP Niue country mission.

The Niue country mission was a productive one. It also saw the official launch of the 'COPE: Be prepared for disasters!' booklets at Niue Primary School, bringing disaster preparedness resources directly to young people and their communities.

This was followed by a two-day training for Niue Met staff and stakeholders focused on communicating meteorological and climatological information effectively, as well as Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI).

WRP Programme Manager Mr 'Ofa Fa'anunu reflected on the broader purpose of the mission: "The Starlinks handover, the COPE booklet launch, and the training are all connected: they are about making sure Niue Met has the tools, the skills, and the reach to serve their people well. We are proud to walk alongside our Niue partners in this work, and we look forward to seeing the impact of these investments."

About Weather Ready Pacific

The Weather Ready Pacific Programme is a decadal programme of investment managed by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), endorsed by Pacific Leaders, aimed at strengthening hydrometeorological services across Pacific countries and territories. WRP is committed to Pacific-led, inclusive, and transformative approaches to weather and disaster resilience. Financial support is provided by the Governments of Australia and New Zealand, and the Weather and Climate Information Services (WISER) of the United Kingdom.

For more information, contact WRP Programme Manager, 'Ofa Fa’anunu: [email protected] or the Communications & Knowledge Management Officer, Angelica Salele-Sefo: [email protected]