Head of Government of Tokelau
The office of head of government of Tokelau (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 Kelihiano Kalolo, the Faipule of Atafu atoll, who has held the position since March 2019.
| Head of Government of Tokelau | |
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 Badge of Tokelau | |
| Inaugural holder | Salesio Lui |
| Formation | February 1993 |
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| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Tokelau |
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There have been 28 Ulus of Tokelau from 1993, when the office was established, to 2019.[2][3]
List
The Ulu-o-Tokelau since the office's creation in 1993 have been:[2][4]
| Incumbent | Tenure | |
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| Took office | Left office | |
| Salesio Lui | February 1993 | February 1994 |
| Keli Neemia | February 1994 | February 1995 |
| Lepaio Simi | February 1995 | February 1996 |
| Pio Tuia | February 1996 | February 1997 |
| Falima Teao | February 1997 | February 1998 |
| Kuresa Nasau | February 1998 | February 1999 |
| Pio Tuia (2nd time) | February 1999 | February 2000 |
| Kolouei O'Brien | February 2000 | February 2001 |
| Kuresa Nasau (2nd time) | February 2001 | February 2002 |
| Pio Tuia (3rd time) | February 2002 | February 2003 |
| Kolouei O'Brien (2nd time) | February 2003 | February 2004 |
| Patuki Isaako | February 2004 | February 2005 |
| Pio Tuia (4th time) | February 2005 | 15 February 2006 |
| Kolouei O'Brien (3rd time) | 15 February 2006 | February 2007 |
| Kuresa Nasau (3rd time) | February 2007 | 23 February 2008 |
| Pio Tuia (5th time) | 23 February 2008 | 21 February 2009 |
| Foua Toloa | 21 February 2009 | 22 March 2010 |
| Kuresa Nasau (4th time) | 22 March 2010 | 11 March 2011 |
| Foua Toloa (2nd time) | 11 March 2011 | February 2012 |
| Kelihiano Kalolo | February 2012 | March 2013 |
| Salesio Lui (2nd time) | March 2013 | February 2014 |
| Kuresa Nasau (5th time) | February 2014 | 23 February 2015 |
| Siopili Perez | 23 February 2015 | 8 March 2016 |
| Afega Gaualofa | 8 March 2016 | 6 March 2017 |
| Siopili Perez (2nd time)[3] | 6 March 2017 | 5 March 2018 |
| Afega Gaualofa (2nd time) | 5 March 2018 | 12 March 2019 |
| Kelihiano Kalolo (2nd time) | 12 March 2019 | Present |
See also
References
- "Tokelau ulu keen to restore wide consultation". Radio New Zealand International. 15 September 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
- Tauafiafi ·, Lealaiauloto Aigaletaulealea F. (5 March 2017). "Delegates arrive for first parliamentary sitting of Tokelau's 9th government". Pacific Guardians. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- "Tokelau Inaugurates New Ulu Siopili Perez". Radio New Zealand International. Pacific Islands Reports. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- "Tokelau: Heads of government (Ulu-o-Tokelau)". Rulers.org. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
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