Moʻale ʻOtunuku
Moʻale ʻOtunuku | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tongan Parliament for Vavaʻu 14 | |
| Assumed office 28 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Saia Piukala |
Moʻale ʻOtunuku 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][4]
He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Tonga in the 2024 Vavaʻu 14 by-election.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Dr Mo'ale 'Otunuku wins Vava'u 14 By-election". Matangi Tonga. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ Otunuku, Mo'ale (2002). Bilingualism in Tongan primary schools (MA thesis). University of Auckland.
- ^ "Dr Mo'ale 'Otunuku". University of the South Pacific. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ Otunuku, Mo‘ale (2011). Tongan Conceptions of Schooling in New Zealand: Insights and Possible Solutions to Underachievement (PhD thesis). ResearchSpace@Auckland, University of Auckland.