Moʻale ʻOtunuku explained

Mo’ale ‘Otunuku
Constituency Mp6:	Vavaʻu 14
Parliament6:	Tongan
Term Start6:	28 March 2024
Predecessor6:	Saia Piukala

Mo’ale ‘Otunuku 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. 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. His master's thesis was on the topic of Bilingualism in Tongan primary schools.^[1] 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.^{[2] [3]}

He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Tonga in the 2024 Vavaʻu 14 by-election.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Bilingualism in Tongan primary schools . University of Auckland . MA thesis . Otunuku . Mo'ale . 2002 .
2. Web site: Dr Mo‘ale ‘Otunuku . University of the South Pacific . 29 March 2024.
3. Tongan Conceptions of Schooling in New Zealand: Insights and Possible Solutions to Underachievement. Otunuku. Mo‘ale. PhD thesis. ResearchSpace@Auckland, University of Auckland. 2011.
4. Web site: Dr Mo‘ale ‘Otunuku wins Vava‘u 14 By-election . Matangi Tonga . 28 March 2024 . 29 March 2024.