2024 Niuean village council elections

Village council elections were held in Niue on 31 August 2024 to elect members of the village councils of all fourteen villages. However, in only four villages were there more candidates than seats to fill, so all other candidates were elected unopposed. The elections were held alongside four nationwide referendums.

2024 Niuean village council elections

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Electoral system

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Niue uses a multiple non-transferable vote system to elect members to the Village Council. Voters will select five candidates, and whichever five candidates receives the most votes, will be elected.[1]

Background

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The public notice of the election was announced on 8 August.[2] Electoral rolls were opened on 14 August, and closed on 20 August. Voters could only register during that time.[3] The candidate list was announced on 23 August. Only villages that nominated more than five candidates would vote on candidates.[4]

Results

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Alofi Tokelau (North)

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Candidate[4] Notes
Sione Kaulima Elected unopposed
Ngiar Estalui Tibora Pearson Elected unopposed
Haven Siosikefu Elected unopposed
Margaret Siosikefu Elected unopposed
Ane Strickland Elected unopposed

Alofi Toga (South)

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Candidate[4] Notes
Robin Hekau Elected unopposed
Anthea Hekau-Harding Elected unopposed
Ettie Lotomaanu Pasene-Mizziebo Elected unopposed
Alana Fiafia Richmond Rex Elected unopposed
Narita Viliamu Elected unopposed

Avatele

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Candidate[4] Notes
Hetututama Speedo Hetutu Elected unopposed
Taihia Hetutu Elected unopposed
Emeline Laufoli Elected unopposed
Jodi Laufoli Elected unopposed
Tifaga Tupuiliu Elected unopposed

Hakupu

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Candidate[4] Notes
Pacific Enterprise Mautama Elected unopposed
Patlin Siligi Elected unopposed
Andre Maurice Siohane Elected unopposed
Dempster J S Tomailuga Elected unopposed
Itzy Viviani Tukuitoga Elected unopposed

Hikutavake

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Candidate[4] Notes
Emi Hipa Elected unopposed
Olevai Pipitolu Elected unopposed
Felicity lulioonta Pulehetoa Elected unopposed
Antony Guz Tohovaka Elected unopposed
Peter Vatanofiki Elected unopposed

Lakepa

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Candidate[5] Votes % Notes
Trevor Tiaka 43 87.76% Elected
Luandor Meteor Tiaka 39 79.59% Elected
Ezra Kenneth Togiamana 38 77.55% Elected
David Togiavalu 38 77.55% Elected
Myrtle Hanisi Magatogia 32 65.31% Elected
Tongariro Reekie Konelio 24 48.98%
Total 49 100.00%

Liku

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Candidate[5] Votes % Notes
Trina Kaiuha 32 74.42% Elected
Christian Poumale 31 72.09% Elected
Simi Tominiko 30 69.77% Elected
Sionetasi Pulehetoa 29 67.44% Elected
Newland T Poumale 21 48.84% Elected
Sifakalipa M Pulehetoa 20 46.51%
Total 43 100.00%

Makefu

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Candidate[5] Votes % Notes
Etaena Poihega 32 91.43% Elected
Marcus Puletama 26 74.29% Elected
Ernie Judy Tohovaka 22 62.86% Elected
Tioneatali Kemusiaki Lolani 19 54.29% Elected
Charles Tohovaka 14 40.00% Elected
Mary Anne Talagi 13 37.14%
Total 35 100.00%

Mutalau

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Candidate[5] Votes % Notes
Harry Seddon T Paka 40 97.56% Elected
Emeline Matagiaga 39 95.12% Elected
Dave Belakula Togakilo 30 73.17% Elected
Moka Heleena Togakilo 30 73.17% Elected
Pelenato Bourne 28 68.29% Elected
Meleki Tauefasi 22 53.66%
Jean Elota Pulefolau 10 24.39%
Total 41 100.00%

Namukulu

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Darren Tohovaka, the Chief Electoral Officer, confirmed that Namukulu would only be able to nominate two candidates.[4]

Candidate[4] Notes
Kilimana Hiligutu Elected unopposed
Fenogalaia Sionetuato Elected unopposed

Tamakautoga

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Candidate[4] Notes
Tafakato Huipunu Paola Elected unopposed
Hiki Togia Puheke Elected unopposed
Lavea Amanaki Puheke Elected unopposed
John Divine Paola Talagi Elected unopposed
Matakai Tina Tavita Elected unopposed
Candidate[4] Notes
Lilivika Muimatagi Elected unopposed
Pualino Tokimua Elected unopposed
Winnie Taleni Seu Woods Elected unopposed

Tuapa

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Candidate[4] Notes
Kulupatau Ikihele Elected unopposed
Harris Ikitule Elected unopposed
Halafoou Mokalei Elected unopposed
Priscilla Iloilo Elected unopposed
Sione Pokau Elected unopposed

Vaiea

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Candidate[4] Notes
Merry Madaniel Talaiti Elected unopposed
Takala Talaiti Elected unopposed
Tuaitama Talaiti Elected unopposed

References

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  1. ^ "Niue". IFES Election Guide. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Public Notices for the Niue Village Council Elections 2024". Facebook. Alofi, Niue: Office of the Secretary of Government NIUE. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  3. ^ Satakala, Mere. "Electoral Rolls are now open for Respective villages in Niue". TV Niue. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Four villages will go to the polls in the Village Council Elections; more than half of the nominations for the 14 VCs are women". TV Niue. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d "Niue Village Council Elections 31st August 2024". Facebook. Broadcasting Corporation of Niue. Retrieved 23 October 2024.