General Fono
General Fono Fono Fakamua | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Charles III since 8 September 2022 | |
Don Higgins since 2022 | |
Seats | 20 |
Elections | |
Last election | 26 January 2023 |
Website | |
https://www.tokelau.org.nz/ |
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The General Fono (Tokelauan: Fono Fakamua) is the parliament of Tokelau. It has 20 members (15 before 2008), representing the 3 atolls. Elections are held every three years.
Tokelau is a de facto non-partisan democracy since both village and Fono elections are made without political parties.[2]
Results of the 2023 election
[edit]Position | Atafu members | Fakaofo members | Nukunonu members |
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Faipule | Kelihiano Kalolo | Fofo Tuisano | Alapati Tavite |
Pulenuku | Nogo Iupati | Otinielu Tuumuli | Petelo Patelesio |
Taupulega Representatives (Village elders) | Lepaio Lua | Kaio Isaako | Falaniko Aloisio |
Tiu Faō | Tuutuuvae Sefo Ateri | Salesio Lui | |
Tulano Toloa | Taupati Peleni | ||
Taulelea Representatives (Men's group) | Tepapa Tom Toma | Palelei Famatala Sili | Savelio Tumua |
Fafine Representatives (Women's group) | Latu Kuresa | Malia Sugalu Puē | Lupe Josephine Lui |
Source: Radio New Zealand |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Tokelau". rulers.org. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "How Tokelau is Governed". tokelau.org.nz. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Makes no references to political parties for elections or governance.