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

See also: 2026 Tokelauan general election

The 12th Government comprises:[1][2]

Atoll Position Name Ministerial portfolios
Atafu Faipule Kelihiano Kalolo
Pulenuku Malala Lafaialii
Fakaofo Faipule Esera Fofō Tuisano
Pulenuku Feleti Tulafono
Nukunonu Faipule Alapati Pita Tavite Ulu-o-Tokelau for 2026
Pulenuku Petelo Patelesio

Past governments

11th Government (2023-2026)[3][4]

See also: 2023 Tokelauan general election
Atoll Position Name
Atafu Faipule Kelihiano Kalolo (Ulu for 2023)
Pulenuku Nofo Iupati
Fakaofo Faipule Esera Fofō Tuisano (Ulu for 2025[5][6][7])
Pulenuku O'tinielu Tuumuli
Nukunonu Faipule Alapati Tavite (Ulu for 2024[5])
Pulenuku Petelo Patelesio

10th Government (2020–2022)[8][9][10]

See also: 2020 Tokelauan general election
Atoll Position Name
Atafu Faipule Kelihiano Kalolo (Ulu for 2021)
Pulenuku Faamanuia Tamoa
Faafetai Taumanu[11]
Fakaofo Faipule Esera Fofō Tuisano (Ulu for 2020)
Pulenuku Mose Pelasio
Nukunonu Faipule Siopili Perez (Ulu for 2022)
Pulenuku Lino Isaia

9th Government (2017–2019)[12]

See also: 2017 Tokelauan general election
Atoll Position Name
Atafu Faipule Kelihiano Kalolo (Ulu for 2019)
Pulenuku Fano Fao
Fakaofo Faipule Afega Gaualofa (Ulu for 2018)
Pulenuku Mose Pelasio
Nukunonu Faipule Siopili Perez (Ulu for 2017)
Pulenuku Petelo Patelesio

8th Government (2014–2016)[13][14]

Atoll Position Name
Atafu Faipule Kuresa Nasau (Ulu for 2014)
Pulenuku Saili Patea
Fakaofo Faipule Foua Toloa[a]
Afega Gaualofa
(Ulu for 2016)[16]
Pulenuku Mose Pelasio
Nukunonu Faipule Siopili Perez (Ulu for 2015)
Pulenuku Setefano Sakaria[b]
Petelo Patelesio[18]

7th Government (2011–2013)[19]

Atoll Position Name
Atafu Faipule Kelihiano Kalolo (Ulu for 2012)
Pulenuku Faafetai Taumanu
Fakaofo Faipule Foua Toloa (Ulu for 2011)
Pulenuku Tinielu Tuumuli
Nukunonu Faipule Salesio Lui (Ulu for 2013)
Pulenuku Setefano Sakaria

6th Government (2008–2010)[20]

See also: 2008 Tokelauan general election
Atoll Position Name
Atafu Faipule Kuresa Nasau (Ulu for 2010)
Pulenuku Nouata Tufoua
Fakaofo Faipule Foua Toloa (Ulu for 2009)
Pulenuku Tinielu Tuumuli
Nukunonu Faipule Pio Tuia (Ulu for 2008)
Pulenuku Lino Isaia

5th Government (2005–2007)[21]

Atoll Position Name
Atafu Faipule Kuresa Nasau (Ulu for 2007)
Pulenuku Iosua Aleni
Fakaofo Faipule Kolouei O'Brien (Ulu for 2006)
Pulenuku Keli Neemia
Nukunonu Faipule Pio Tuia (Ulu for 2005)
Pulenuku Sakalia Vaha Tavite

4th Government (2002–2004)[22]

Atoll Position Name
Atafu Faipule Patuki Isaako (Ulu for 2004)
Pulenuku Paulo Kitiona
Fakaofo Faipule Kolouei O'Brien (Ulu for 2003)
Pulenuku Keli Neemia
Nukunonu Faipule Pio Tuia (Ulu for 2002)
Pulenuku Setefano Sakaria

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Toloa retired from the position in late 2014.[15]
  2. ^ Sakaria passed away on 30 July 2016.[17]

References

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  2. ^ "Tokelau general election results returned". RNZ. 7 February 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Results are in for the 2023 Tokelau national election". RNZ. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  4. ^ Lewis, Lydia (13 March 2023). "Tokelau welcomes new head of government". www.rnz.co.nz. RNZ. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Tokelau: Heads of government (Ulu-o-Tokelau)". Rulers.org. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  6. ^ Lewis, Lydia (21 March 2025). "Tokelau is 'my heart and soul' – New Ulu-o-Tokelau Tuisano". RNZ. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  7. ^ "From Fakaofo to the Fono: Esera Fofō Tuisano Becomes New Ulu o Tokelau". The New Atoll. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
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  13. ^ "Tokelauan voters make big changes in ongoing government". www.rnz.co.nz. Radio New Zealand. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
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  17. ^ "Tokelau mourns government minister, Pulenuku, Panapa Sakaria". www.tokelau.org.nz. Government of Tokelau. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
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  19. ^ "Ongoing Government Members". www.tokelau.org.nz. Government of Tokelau. Archived from the original on 14 February 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  20. ^ "GOVERNANCE OF TOKELAU". www.tokelau.org.nz. Government of Tokelau. Archived from the original on 13 April 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  21. ^ "GOVERNANCE OF TOKELAU". www.tokelau.org.nz. Government of Tokelau. Archived from the original on 9 October 2006. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  22. ^ "GOVERNANCE OF TOKELAU". www.tokelau.org.nz. Government of Tokelau. Archived from the original on 1 July 2004. Retrieved 11 November 2022.

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