The island economy is mainly agricultural with exports
of vanilla, pineapple and coconut. The plant Nono (or noni) (Morinda
citrifolia) is also grown. Faaroa Valley is a large and important
agricultural region with the rural economy and the cultivation of vanilla
supported by a local research facility. Pearl farming is also an important
industry while farming cattle, sheep and pigs has decreased. There is less
tourism compared to the other islands in the archipelago. The local tourist
infrastructure comprises boarding houses, two marinas, a four star hotel, The
Hawaiki Nui and a port for
