Niue’s 14 villages are linked by a 76km ring road of which 90% is sealed while inner roads between Alofi and Liku, Lakepa and Hakupu are completely sealed. Alofi is the main centre where most private businesses and government services are located. The hospital and the industrial park which were completely destroyed by Cyclone Heta in 2004 have been rebuilt 2km on the top terrace in Alofi South next to the international airport.
Each of the village living communities has at least one church building, a shared community facility and a village green. The downside to village living communities is the prevalence of derelict houses that have been abandoned by their owners when they migrated to live overseas, mainly in New Zealand.
