Niue's newly built National Emergency Operation Centre was officially opened this week.
Niue Premier Sir Toke Talagi and Pacific Community representative Taito Nakalevu presided over the opening
The building will house the Police and National Disaster Management Office, and be used as a base to coordinate responses to disasters.
Sir Toke said the centre would play a significant role in enhancing emergency and disaster operations by quickening response and recovery actions for affected communities in Niue.