Funds totaling $36,902 NZD were raised at the National Prayer Service held at the Ekalesia Kerisiano Niue Millennium Hall on 26 January and at the Radiophon held at the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue on 14 February and through the many donations made online.
Acting Premier Tongatule who is also the Minister for Social Services expressed his delight at the way the organizations and people within the community of Niue have acted together and responded to the appeal from the Government.
