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Village council elections were held in Niue on 31 August 2024 to elect members of the village councils of all fourteen villages. However, in only four villages were there more candidates than seats to fill, so all other candidates were elected unopposed. The elections were held alongside four nationwide referendums.
Electoral system
Niue uses a multiple non-transferable vote system to elect members to the Village Council. Voters will select five candidates, and whichever five candidates receives the most votes, will be elected.
Background
The public notice of the election was announced on 8 August. Electoral rolls were opened on 14 August, and closed on 20 August. Voters could only register during that time. The candidate list was announced on 23 August. Only villages that nominated more than five candidates would vote on candidates.
Results
Alofi Tokelau (North)
Candidate
Notes
Sione Kaulima
Elected unopposed
Ngiar Estalui Tibora Pearson
Elected unopposed
Haven Siosikefu
Elected unopposed
Margaret Siosikefu
Elected unopposed
Ane Strickland
Elected unopposed
Alofi Toga (South)
Candidate
Notes
Robin Hekau
Elected unopposed
Anthea Hekau-Harding
Elected unopposed
Ettie Lotomaanu Pasene-Mizziebo
Elected unopposed
Alana Fiafia Richmond Rex
Elected unopposed
Narita Viliamu
Elected unopposed
Avatele
Candidate
Notes
Hetututama Speedo Hetutu
Elected unopposed
Taihia Hetutu
Elected unopposed
Emeline Laufoli
Elected unopposed
Jodi Laufoli
Elected unopposed
Tifaga Tupuiliu
Elected unopposed
Hakupu
Candidate
Notes
Pacific Enterprise Mautama
Elected unopposed
Patlin Siligi
Elected unopposed
Andre Maurice Siohane
Elected unopposed
Dempster J S Tomailuga
Elected unopposed
Itzy Viviani Tukuitoga
Elected unopposed
Hikutavake
Candidate
Notes
Emi Hipa
Elected unopposed
Olevai Pipitolu
Elected unopposed
Felicity lulioonta Pulehetoa
Elected unopposed
Antony Guz Tohovaka
Elected unopposed
Peter Vatanofiki
Elected unopposed
Lakepa
Candidate
Votes
%
Notes
Trevor Tiaka
43
87.76%
Elected
Luandor Meteor Tiaka
39
79.59%
Elected
Ezra Kenneth Togiamana
38
77.55%
Elected
David Togiavalu
38
77.55%
Elected
Myrtle Hanisi Magatogia
32
65.31%
Elected
Tongariro Reekie Konelio
24
48.98%
Total
49
100.00%
—
Liku
Candidate
Votes
%
Notes
Trina Kaiuha
32
74.42%
Elected
Christian Poumale
31
72.09%
Elected
Simi Tominiko
30
69.77%
Elected
Sionetasi Pulehetoa
29
67.44%
Elected
Newland T Poumale
21
48.84%
Elected
Sifakalipa M Pulehetoa
20
46.51%
Total
43
100.00%
—
Makefu
Candidate
Votes
%
Notes
Etaena Poihega
32
91.43%
Elected
Marcus Puletama
26
74.29%
Elected
Ernie Judy Tohovaka
22
62.86%
Elected
Tioneatali Kemusiaki Lolani
19
54.29%
Elected
Charles Tohovaka
14
40.00%
Elected
Mary Anne Talagi
13
37.14%
Total
35
100.00%
—
Mutalau
Candidate
Votes
%
Notes
Harry Seddon T Paka
40
97.56%
Elected
Emeline Matagiaga
39
95.12%
Elected
Dave Belakula Togakilo
30
73.17%
Elected
Moka Heleena Togakilo
30
73.17%
Elected
Pelenato Bourne
28
68.29%
Elected
Meleki Tauefasi
22
53.66%
Jean Elota Pulefolau
10
24.39%
Total
41
100.00%
—
Namukulu
Darren Tohovaka, the Chief Electoral Officer, confirmed that Namukulu would only be able to nominate two candidates.
Candidate
Notes
Kilimana Hiligutu
Elected unopposed
Fenogalaia Sionetuato
Elected unopposed
Tamakautoga
Candidate
Notes
Tafakato Huipunu Paola
Elected unopposed
Hiki Togia Puheke
Elected unopposed
Lavea Amanaki Puheke
Elected unopposed
John Divine Paola Talagi
Elected unopposed
Matakai Tina Tavita
Elected unopposed
Toi
Candidate
Notes
Lilivika Muimatagi
Elected unopposed
Pualino Tokimua
Elected unopposed
Winnie Taleni Seu Woods
Elected unopposed
Tuapa
Candidate
Notes
Kulupatau Ikihele
Elected unopposed
Harris Ikitule
Elected unopposed
Halafoou Mokalei
Elected unopposed
Priscilla Iloilo
Elected unopposed
Sione Pokau
Elected unopposed
Vaiea
Candidate
Notes
Merry Madaniel Talaiti
Elected unopposed
Takala Talaiti
Elected unopposed
Tuaitama Talaiti
Elected unopposed
References
"Niue". IFES Election Guide. Retrieved 23 October 2024.