Niue is a self governed small island developing state (SIDS) with a large ocean real estate located in the South Pacific in free association with New Zealand. Its unique waters are home to globally significant marine ecosystems - like no other on Earth.

Niue is one of the first countries to commit to sustainably managing 100% of waters in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Through the Niue Ocean Wide (NOW) Trust, direct donations, and the innovative ‘Ocean Conservation Commitment’ (OCC) sponsorships, Niue hopes to secure sustainable sponsorship for building a climate resilient, sustainable blue economy that reinforces long term ocean conservation.

This includes a large scale no-take Marine Protected Area (Niue Moana Mahu) constituting 40% of Niue's EEZ - 127,000 km².

The Niue and Ocean Wide Trust (“NOW Trust”) is a charitable trust under New Zealand law. It is governed by a Trust Deed dated 28th August 2023. It has a trust board incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 (NZ) with registered number 50178753 and is a charity registered with Charities Services, Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, with registered number CC61526.

Support for the work of the NOW Trust can be made through OCC sponsorship or NOW Trust contributions (unrestricted funds). Funds from OCC sponsorship will be used to support specified activities (as noted in the Brochure) generally relating to ocean conservation, including on-island activities to create a resilient sustainable blue economy. NOW Trust contributions (unrestricted funds) can be used generally to support any and all of the charitable purposes of the Trust, including both terrestrial and marine conservation.

As an OCC Sponsor or NOW Trust Contributor, you will aid these efforts and empower Niue to save its unique ecosystems in a rapidly changing climate whilst contributing to a sustainable blue economy that reinforces the centrality of ocean protection.