Ulu-o-Tokelau

Ulu-o-Tokelau
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 Ulu-o-Tokelau is the head of government of Tokelau, often simply called the Ulu.[1] The position 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.
  3. ^ "Tokelau: Heads of government (Ulu-o-Tokelau)". Rulers.org. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  4. ^ Tauafiafi ·, Lealaiauloto Aigaletaulealea F. (5 March 2017). "Delegates arrive for first parliamentary sitting of Tokelau's 9th government". Pacific Guardians. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  5. ^ "Tokelau Inaugurates New Ulu Siopili Perez". Radio New Zealand International. Pacific Islands Reports. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.