[1] In 1830, the London Missionary Society took two local boys (Uea and Niumaga) away from the island and attempted to convert them.
Nukai learned to read and write and was converted to Christianity, subsequently being trained as a pastor in Malua Theological College in Samoa.
In 1846, Peniamina returned to Niue on board the John Williams, accompanied by Fakafitifonua (a Niuean with influence on the island).
Peniamina was taken to the 'Taue i Fupiu' where he is said to have been constantly protected by 61 warriors, due to were many plots to kill him and Fakafitifonua.
Additionally, the Mutalau Show Day is held on the final Saturday of October, to celebrate his landing there in 1846.