Politics of Tokelau

The politics of Tokelau takes place within a framework of a parliamentary representative democracy that is a dependent territory of New Zealand. The head of state of Tokelau is King Charles III in right of New Zealand. An administrator (as of 2022, Don Higgins) is appointed by the New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade to represent the New Zealand Government.

The Ulu-o-Tokelau is the head of government and presides over the Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau, which functions as a cabinet. The office of Ulu rotates between the three faipule for a one-year term. The current Ulu is Esera Fofō Tuisano. The Council consists of the faipule (leader) and pulenuku (village mayor) of each of the three atolls.

The Tokelau Amendment Act of 1996 confers legislative power on the General Fono, a unicameral body. The number of seats each atoll receives in the Fono is determined by population – currently Fakaofo and Atafu each have seven and Nukunonu has six. Faipule and pulenuku also sit in the Fono.

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