This report details the hydrographic risk assessment of Niuean waters based on the Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) Hydrographic Risk Assessment Methodology as published in Report Number 15NZ322 Issue 031. This risk assessment is part of the continuing programme of Pacific regional hydrographic risk assessments being conducted by LINZ, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), which is intended to cover the extent of New Zealand’s area of charting responsibility.
The intent is that these assessments, conducted using the same methodology, is to provide participating Governments with consistent and comparable information that will assist them and other supporting aid agencies, to make informed decisions in relation to investment in hydrographic work to provide economic benefit and improve safety of navigation.