Sauni Tongatule

Sauni Tongatule is a former Niuean politician and Cabinet Minister.

He was first elected in 2020 where he was a candidate on the common roll, which is the single nationwide constituency, where he placed second with 391 votes. Following the election Tongatule was appointed minister for social services and education by the new premier, Dalton Tagelagi.[1][2]

Prior to entering parliament, Tongatule was the director of the department of the environment.[3][4]

Tongatule retired from politics at the 2023 election.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Niue: Dalton Tagelagi to investigate financial state of government as priority | Pacific Media Network". pacificmedianetwork.com. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Niue backs calls for an immediate resolution to the ongoing conflict between USP's Vice Chancellor & Pro- Chancellor". Television Niue. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  3. ^ "e-flora of Niue: Rare Plants". www.cieer.org. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Niue to reap benefits of Environmental Impact Assessment training - Niue (New Zealand)". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  5. ^ Esther Pavihi (13 April 2023). "Minister Sauni Tongatule retires from politics after 3 years". TV Niue. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  6. ^ Sariah Magaoa (14 April 2023). "Six members announce retirement from politics in the lead up to the general elections 2023". TV Niue. Retrieved 3 May 2023.


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