Moʻale ʻOtunuku

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Mo’ale ‘Otunuku
Member of the Tongan Parliament
for Vavaʻu 14
Assumed office
28 March 2024
Preceded bySaia Piukala

Mo’ale ‘Otunuku is a Tongan academic and politician.

‘Otunuku was educated at the University of the South Pacific, graduating with a BA in English literature and history/politics.[1] He worked as a high school teacher in Tonga and New Zealand before studying for a master's degree in Education at the University of Auckland.[1] His master's thesis was on the topic of Bilingualism in Tongan primary schools.[2] He later completed a doctorate in education, and worked for the University of the South Pacific, as head of the Institute of Education's Research and Development Programme.[3]

He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Tonga in the 2024 Vavaʻu 14 by-election.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Dr Mo'ale 'Otunuku wins Vava'u 14 By-election". Matangi Tonga. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ Bilingualism in Tongan primary schools (PDF) (MA). University of Auckland. 2002. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Dr Mo'ale 'Otunuku". University of the South Pacific. Retrieved 29 March 2024.