Head of Government of Tokelau

Head of Government of Tokelau
Ulu-o-Tokelau
Incumbent
Alapati Tavite
since 12 March 2024
TypeHead of government
AbbreviationUlu
Member ofCouncil for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau,
General Fono
Term length1 year
Inaugural holderSalesio Lui
FormationFebruary 1993

The office of head of government of Tokelau (Tokelauan: Ulu-o-Tokelau), often simply called the Ulu,[1] rotates yearly between the faipule (leaders) of Tokelau's three atolls: Atafu, Fakaofo, and Nukunonu. The current Ulu is Alapati Tavite,[2] the Faipule of Nukunonu atoll, who has held the position since 12 March 2024.[3]

There have been 32 Ulu of Tokelau from 1993, when the office was established, to 2024.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Tokelau ulu keen to restore wide consultation". Radio New Zealand International. 15 September 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
  2. ^ "Visit by the Ulu-o-Tokelau". gg.govt.nz. Government House. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
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  5. ^ "Tokelau Inaugurates New Ulu Siopili Perez". Radio New Zealand International. Pacific Islands Reports. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.

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