The Niue government is renovating three abandoned houses as part of plans to create more accommodation for an expected growth in visitor numbers.
The government has been exploring ways to create more beds for tourists as it prepares for Air New Zealand to announce an additional weekly flight to the island on top of the existing weekly plane between Auckland and Niue.
It plans to demolish or refurbish all derelict properties and has been actively tracking down the owners to seek their approval.
The Premier of Niue Toke Talagi says the renovations will not only cater for visitors but also citizens moving back from overseas.
"We are renovating those houses at the present moment. We've already picked about three where the ownership is clear. And we're going to renovate them and use them for tourist accommodation as well as accommodation for Niueans wishing to return and live in the villages, or stay in the villages."
Toke Talagi says he hopes the renovations on the three houses will be complete by June.
