Viliami Tangi

Dr Viliami Ta’u Tangi, styled Lord Tangi of Vaonukonuka is a Tongan politician and former Cabinet Minister. He has previously served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health.

Tangi trained as a doctor, and was Chief Surgeon in Vaiola Hospital, Nuku'alofa, before moving to Australia. He returned to Tonga after being appointed as Minister of Health. As a Minister, he sat in the Tongan Parliament, but was not an elected representative.

Following democratic reforms in 2010, Dr Tangi contested the 2010 election,[1] but failed to win a seat. He was subsequently appointed a life-peer, as Lord Tangi of Vaonukonuka.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Tonga health minister standing in elections to ensure continuity". Radio New Zealand International. 2010-10-25. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
  2. ↑ "Five new peers to enjoy privileges of nobles". Matangi Tonga. 2010-12-29. Retrieved 2010-12-31.

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