Moʻale ʻOtunuku
Tongan academic and politician
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Moʻale ʻOtunuku is a Tongan academic and politician.
Moʻale ʻOtunuku | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tongan Parliament for Vavaʻu 14 | |
| Assumed office 28 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Saia Piukala |
‘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][4]
He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Tonga in the 2024 Vavaʻu 14 by-election.[1]
He was re-elected at the 2025 election.[5]
