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Ulu-o-Tokelau
The Ulu-o-Tokelau is the head of government of Tokelau, often simply called the . The position rotates yearly between the (leaders) of Tokelau's three atolls: Atafu, Fakaofo, and Nukunonu. The current is Esera Fofō Tuisano, the ''faipule'' of Fakaofo atoll, who has held the position since 17 March 2025. There have been 33 of Tokelau from 1993, when the office was established, to 2025. List See also *Administrators of Tokelau *Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau - executive body of the Tokelau government References {{DEFAULTSORT:Head Of Government Of Tokelau Tokelau Tokelau Tokelau (; ; known previously as the Union Islands, and, until 1976, known officially as the Tokelau Islands) is a dependent territory of New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean. It consists of three tropical coral atolls: Atafu, Nukunonu, an ... Tokelau-related lists 1992 establishments in Tokelau ...
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Fofo Tuisano
'' Aliki'' Esera Fofō Filipo Tuisano is a Tokelauan politician serving as current Ulu-o-Tokelau since 17 March 2025 and as the of Fakaofo since March 2020. He had previously been the 28th (head of government of Tokelau) from March 2020 to March 2021. Biography Tuisano is from the island of Fakaofo, part of Tokelau. He is married. Prior to entering politics, he was active in the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). In 2020, he ran for election as part of the 2020 Tokelauan general election to be the of his island and was elected, succeeding Afega Gaualofa and also becoming a member of the General Fono – the Tokelauan parliament. Although only just elected his island's ''Faipule'', Tuisano was named the (head of government of Tokelau) for the one-year term from March 2020 to March 2021. Working with Administrator of Tokelau Ross Ardern, Tuisano's term was marked by the territory's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the end of his term, he noted that "2020 has be ...
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Council For The Ongoing Government Of Tokelau
The Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau is the executive body in Tokelau. It serves as the governing organization for Tokelau when the General Fono is not in session. The council has six members, consisting of the ''faipule'' (leader) and ''pulenuku'' (village mayor) of each of the three atolls, Fakaofo, Nukunonu, and Atafu. It was established in November 2003, replacing the Council of Faipule, which had been established in 1993 and had three members – the three ''faipule''. Current council The 11th Government comprises: Past governments 10th Government (2020–2022) 9th Government (2017–2019) 8th Government (2014–2016) 7th Government (2011–2013) 6th Government (2008–2010) 5th Government (2005–2007) 4th Government (2002–2004) See also * 2020 Tokelauan general election Notes References Politics of Tokelau Tokelau Tokelau (; ; known previously as the Union Islands, and, until 1976, known officially as the Tokelau Island ...
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Alapati Tavite (cropped)
''Afioga Aliki Faipule'' Alapati Tavite is a Tokelauan politician who was the Ulu-o-Tokelau from March 2024 to March 2025. The Ulu serves as the dependent territory's head of government. The office of Ulu rotates on an annual basis between the , atoll leaders, of each of the country's three atolls. As Ulu he chaired the Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau. In March 2025, he was succeeded as Ulu by Esera Fofō Tuisano. Electoral history In the 2017 and 2020 general election, Tavite was elected as , a member of the council of elders, of Nukunonu. In the 2023 Tokelauan general election, Tavite was elected as the of Nukunonu Nukunonu, formerly known as Duke of Clarence Island, is the largest atoll within Tokelau, a dependency of New Zealand in the south Pacific Ocean. It comprises 30 islets surrounding a central lagoon, with about of land area and a lagoon surfac .... Personal life He is married to Silivia Tavite, a doctor who has served as Tokelau's Dir ...
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Tokelau
Tokelau (; ; known previously as the Union Islands, and, until 1976, known officially as the Tokelau Islands) is a dependent territory of New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean. It consists of three tropical coral atolls: Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo. They have a combined land area of . In addition to these three, Swains Island (), which forms part of the same archipelago, is the subject of an ongoing territorial dispute; it is currently administered by the United States as part of American Samoa. Tokelau lies north of the Samoan Islands, east of Tuvalu, south of the Phoenix Islands, southwest of the more distant Line Islands, and northwest of the Cook Islands. Tokelau has a population of approximately 1,500 people; it has the List of countries and dependencies by population#Sovereign states and dependencies by population, fourth-smallest population of any sovereign state or dependency in the world. As of the 2016 census, around 45% of its residents List of sovereign states a ...
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Alapati Tavite
''Afioga Aliki Faipule'' Alapati Tavite is a Tokelauan politician who was the Ulu-o-Tokelau from March 2024 to March 2025. The Ulu serves as the dependent territory's head of government. The office of Ulu rotates on an annual basis between the , atoll leaders, of each of the country's three atolls. As Ulu he chaired the Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau. In March 2025, he was succeeded as Ulu by Esera Fofō Tuisano. Electoral history In the 2017 and 2020 general election, Tavite was elected as , a member of the council of elders, of Nukunonu. In the 2023 Tokelauan general election, Tavite was elected as the of Nukunonu Nukunonu, formerly known as Duke of Clarence Island, is the largest atoll within Tokelau, a dependency of New Zealand in the south Pacific Ocean. It comprises 30 islets surrounding a central lagoon, with about of land area and a lagoon surfac .... Personal life He is married to Silivia Tavite, a doctor who has served as Tokelau's Dir ...
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Tokelau Vecotor Map Simplified Coloured
Tokelau (; ; known previously as the Union Islands, and, until 1976, known officially as the Tokelau Islands) is a dependent territory of New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean. It consists of three tropical coral atolls: Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo. They have a combined land area of . In addition to these three, Swains Island (), which forms part of the same archipelago, is the subject of an ongoing territorial dispute; it is currently administered by the United States as part of American Samoa. Tokelau lies north of the Samoan Islands, east of Tuvalu, south of the Phoenix Islands, southwest of the more distant Line Islands, and northwest of the Cook Islands. Tokelau has a population of approximately 1,500 people; it has the fourth-smallest population of any sovereign state or dependency in the world. As of the 2016 census, around 45% of its residents had been born overseas, mostly in Samoa or New Zealand. The populace has a life expectancy of 69, which is comparable to t ...
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Siopili Perez
Siopili Perez is a Tokelauan politician. He served as the Head of Government of Tokelau () from 23 February 2015 to 8 March 2016, from 6 March 2017 to 5 March 2018 and from 19 May 2022 until 6 March 2023. Perez was also (leader) of Nukunonu atoll from 2014 until 2023 Catastrophic natural disasters in 2023 included the Lists of 21st-century earthquakes, 5th-deadliest earthquake of the 21st century 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, striking Turkey and Syria, leaving up to 62,000 people dead; Cyclone Freddy ... when he was succeeded by Alapati Tavite. References 20th-century births Heads of Government of Tokelau Living people People from Nukunonu Year of birth missing (living people) {{Tokelau-politician-stub ...
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Kelihiano Kalolo
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General Fono
The General Fono () 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. Makes no references to political parties for elections or governance. Results of the 2023 election See also * Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau References Tokelau Politics of Tokelau Political organisations based in Tokelau Tokelau Tokelau (; ; known previously as the Union Islands, and, until 1976, known officially as the Tokelau Islands) is a dependent territory of New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean. It consists of three tropical coral atolls: Atafu, Nukunonu, an ... Government of Tokelau {{tokelau-stub ...
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