Moʻale ʻOtunuku

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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 bySaia 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]

References

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