Niuean general election, 2008

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Parliamentary elections were held in Niue on June 7, 2008.^[1] ^[2] They were initially expected to be held in April.^[3] The election is managed and controlled by the Chief Electoral Officer Mr Togia Sioneholo, who is also the head of the Niue Department of Justice, Lands and Survey. Because Mr Sioneholo is also a candidate, he have to go on leave as required by the Niue Public Service Regulations, Mr Hubert Kalauni have taken over the control and management of the election. The summary of the election results is at "Niue Business News"

Three new members were elected to the legislative assembly, but no single candidate for the premiership has a clear majority.^[4]

Three new MPs were elected on the common roll.^[5] The highest polling candidate, Toke Talagi, stated he was considering to challenge Young Vivian for the premier's post; caretaker Deputy Premier Fisa Pihigia stated he would also stand if Talagi decided to stand, as Pihigia considered himself to be better suited to fend off a challenge from Talagi than Vivian.^[6]

One of the three MPs who failed to be reelected was Hima Douglas, former High Commissioner to New Zealand and long-time MP.^[7]

1 Timetable
2 Villages Candidates
3 Declared Elected
4 Common Roll Seats
5 References

[edit] Timetable

22 May 2008 12pm - Closing of Nominations
30 May 2008 12pm - Closing Withdrawal of Nominations
28 May 2008 - Closing of Registration and Objection of Names in the Electoral Roll.
7 June 2008 - Polling Day

e•d Summary of the 7 June 2008 Niue Assembly **election results**
Members	Seats
Non-partisan members elected on a common roll	6
Representatives of the villages	14
Total (turnout %)

[edit] Villages Candidates

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Here are the candidates nominated at the close of the nominations for the village constituencies. At the closed of the withdrawal of nominations, only one candidate from the village of Toi withdraw her nomination, she was the sitting MP Lilivika Liumaihetau.

village, nominator1,nominator2,cadindate

ALOFI SOUTH Carol Edwards Billy Koloni ORGAN FAKAHOA VILIKO

ALOFI SOUTH Mana Talagi Birtha Tongahai CHARLIE FUKU TONGAHAI

ALOFI SOUTH Misiata Tasmania Albert Tasmania PULEIKITAMA TASMANIA

ALOFI SOUTH Terry Donald Coe Ida Talagi Hekesi DALTON TAGELAGI

TAMAKAUTOGA Rono Puheke Christopher Lagiono PETER ANDREW EU FUNAKI

TAMAKAUTOGA Matakai Tina Tavita Makani Umuti Makani MUIAKITUKI RICKY MAKANI

AVATELE Atapana Siakimotu Pita Poimamao Vakanofiti BILLY GRAHAM TALAGI

VAIEA Moka Talaiti Takala Talaiti TALAITITAMA TALAITI

HAKUPU Crossley Tatui Matalose Talagi MITITAIAGIMENE YOUNG VIVIANI

LIKU Sapati Patumau Sipeli Logopati Seumanu POKOTOA IKIUA LALOTOA SIPELI

LAKEPA Fumaka Molai Taimoka Utalo HALENE KUPA MAGATOGIA

MUTALAU Etuata Pesi Sietu Joseph Hafeiki Mahakitau BILL VAKAAFI MOTUFOOU

TOI Fakataka Togiatu Pualino Tokimua LILIVIKA LIUMAIHETAU MUIMATAGI

TOI Leslie Hack Gataua Sapati P Tuhega DION PAKI TAUFITU

HIKUTAVAKE Falesiaki Misikea Lagi Manavese OPILI TALAFASI

HIKUTAVAKE Pipitolu Kapenilose Niutaha Tahega PAMELA ANNE FALANI TOGIAKONA

NAMUKULUKilimana Hiligutu Talaia Makaia JACK WILLIE LIPITOA

TUAPA Kulupatau Ikihele John Barrick Manetoa FISA IGILISI PIHIGIA

MAKEFU Charlie Tohovaka Lito Asolokei Togiatama TOFUA PULETAMA

MAKEFU Ruta Togia Tom Ricky Tauetule VIVALIATAMA ELESONI TALAGI

ALOFI NORTH Rodney Alec Niuniu Vahatau Puleoti VA’AINGA PAOTAMA TUKUITONGA

[edit] Declared Elected

Therefore as only one nomination has been received for each of the following village constituencies, the following candidates are hereby DECLARED ELECTED to their respective village seats;

VILLAGE CANDIDATES

AVATELE BILLY GRAHAM TALAGI

VAIEA TALAITITAMA TALAITI

HAKUPU MITITAIAGIMENE YOUNG VIVIANI

LIKU POKOTOA IKIUA LALOTOA SIPELI

LAKEPA HALENE KUPA MAGATOGIA

MUTALAU BILL VAKAAFI MOTUFOOU

NAMUKULU JACK WILLIE LIPITOA

TUAPA FISA IGILISI PIHIGIA

ALOFI NORTH VA’AINGA PAOTAMA TUKUITONGA

[edit] Common Roll Seats

And further at the closing of nomination at noon on Thursday the 22nd day of May 2008 the following candidates have been nominated to stand for the 6 COMMON ROLL seats. At the closed of the time allowed for withdrawal, only one candidate withdrawed, she is Mrs Nogimoka Sionepata Poumale of Liku.

NOMINATOR 1 NOMINATOR 2 CANDIDATES

1 Florence Maureen Melekitama Isaia Tavae Talagi JOAN TAHAFA VILIAMU

2 Frank F. Lui F H. Pahetogia TAUMAFAI T. FUHINIU

3 Johnny Tofo Funaki Ukufia Nevalagi TERRY DONALD COE

4 Fakahula Mitimeti Funaki Lapasi Paka NOGIMOKA SIONEPATA POUMALE

5 Novalu Patrick Jacobsen Brendon Lameiki Pasisi O’LOVE TAUVEVE JACOBSEN

6 Petesemeta Sietu Leasley Winnie Haletama SIFAOLE IOANE

7 Maru Talagi James Poihega STAN ATUVAHA KALAUNI

8 Lautilopa Enetama Sauni Tongatule TOKE TUFUKIA TALAGI

9 Mamata Tafatu Okesene Richard Tolana Siataga KRYPTON POIMATAGI OKESENE

10 Ahitautama Makaea Cross Tufohe Kaiuha ENELETAMA KAIUHA

11 Taliu Alapaki Joanna Kulatea NAEA MICHAEL JAMES JACKSON

12 Alan Tano Puleosi Fapoi Akesi ROBERT RICHMOND REX (MATUA)

13 Billy Graham Talagi Sean Billy Tukutama TASO TUKUNIU

14 Etena Lovi Tagelagi Anthea H Harding MAIHETOE M. HEKAU

15 Tapu J. Talima Pihigia Kalotao Puletama TONGIAVALU PIHIGIA

16 Charlene Funaki Natasha Toeono Tohovaka HARKAI PIHIGIA

17 Beckys Christmas Tauasi Patricia Douglas HIMA IKIMOTU LAGALUGA TAKELESI

18 Trevor Tiakia Manila Nosa TOGIA LIKALIKA SIONEHOLO

19 Losana M. Sioneholo Grizelda V. L. Mokoia ESTHER GUSTAVA PAVIHI

Further, in accordance with Section 37 of the Niue Assembly Ordinance 1966, candidates who may wish to withdraw his or her name from the elections may do so, by filling in a withdrawal form from the Justice Department before noon on Friday, the 30th day of May 2008