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4. The Ulu O Tokelau’s Statement 11. Miss Tokelau - November 2010 at Meleka Mativa

6. Tokelau’s Official Flag 10. New NZ/US declaration evokes 7. ’s Statement joint aid delivery plans (Jonathan Kings) - New Zealand’s Foreign Minister says the - General Fono 2010 at Atafu Declaration co-signed with the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton out- lines how the two countries’ aid respon- 9. Transport key issue on Tokelau sibilities can be put into action to benefit fono agenda Pacific nations. - Transport is a major issued to be raised by Tokelau’s General Fono this week. 13. Sports Report - Tokelaus National Games 2010 9. Tokelau fono tackles key challenges - Tokelau’s General Fono is discussing 12. Looking after your health how to proceed with projects about devel- - living a heathy life style oping transport, renewable energy, and infrastructure development plans. 14. Tokelauan Battle for Mana 9. Transport central concern of by-election Candidates - The Mana by-election candidates are us- Tokelau fono ing the last hours of campaigning to build - Upgrading the Samoan charter vessel, support and remind locals to vote tomor- the MV Lady Naomi, has been a focus of a row. General Fono in Tokelau this week.

10. Polynesian interest in Tokelau Mind Dazzle air link plans 15. - ’s Polynesian Airlines says it is Facts, Crosswords etc. page 15 interested in working with any company planning to offer an air service to Tokelau. 16. Protect our environment “much of our waste is made up of glass, metal, plastic and paper..”

19. Tokelau Translation - From the Ulu of Tokelau

02 Te Vakai General Managers Corner From the General Manager, Apia

Malo ni! and Greetings.

I hope you all like the new Te Vakai outfit. We are hoping to make the newsletter more appealing and reader friendly for our readers, friends and friends of friends.

General Manager Joe Suveinakama As you are aware we have just cussing the next ESA 2011/12- and people of Atafu for hosting a completed the General Fono for 2013/14. To the ESA Review great General Fono. I have been 2010 2 weeks ago. Some big de- Team thank you! Talking about advised by Jonathan Kings and cisions were made especially in the review there will be some in- Tiffany Babbington that they re- regard to the short term solution teresting stuff that will be printed aly enjoyed their time in Atafu to shipping and the total trans- in the next Te Vakai edition (3rd and especially attending the port solution for Tokelau which Edition), we will print out sto- General Fono. Thank you Luisa includes the consideration of air ries from the review of the most for returning Jonathan’s mobile service. The General Fono was significant changes (MSC) in phone. I would also like to ac- also able to confirm its budget for our communities. We hope that knowledge the support of the 2010/2011. Though it is almost through these stories we will Council, the GF and the mem- half of the year it is really useful be able to get a picture of how bers of the Public Service at the to get the budget ticked, now its things are going especially the village and departments. time that we get on with the work! delivery of our development pro- Finally I hope that we will enjoy Talking about work we have grammes. this edition of the Te Vakai espe- been able to complete the Eco- This week we have also had cially as we print some of shots of nomic Support Arrangement some discussions with NZ Audit Miss Tokelau- Meleka Mativa, as (ESA) Review. The review fo- who are currently conducting the she prepares for the Miss South cused on how relevant and ef- annual audit. Tokelau welcomes Pacific Beauty Pagent in Port fective the funding from New the review and audit as we be- Moresby, Papua Zealand for 2007/08-2009/10 lieve it will bring together issues from 26-27 November. From all has been in regard to Tokelau’s and challenge some of the way members of the TPS we would development. We are hoping to we do things within the public like to wish all the best for Miss get the Review Report which will service and government. Tokelau and Team Tokelau to the provide useful information in dis- I would like to thank the village Miss South Pacific Pageant. Any comment to improve the Te Vakai will be welcomed. [email protected]

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“.. there will be some interesting stuff that will be printed in the next Te Vakai edi- tion (3rd Edition), we will print out stories from the review of the most significant changes (MSC) in our communities. Te Vakai 03 From the Ulu of Tokelau Fono November 2010 at Atafu Ulu’s Statement at the General Fono November 2010 at Atafu

I acknowledge the presence of God’s servant and his message of light and life to guide our deliberations.

I also acknowledge the: 4 Kau Hauatea 4 Representatives from the Government of NZ

Ulu o Tokelau 4 Members of the General Fono & the Council of the Ongoing Government Faipule 4 Fatupaepae of all the villages whom I understand are also here to showcase their handicrafts 4 The family of Tokelau 4 I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge all those who are here to provide Tokelau a helping hand – Fakafetai – lahi!

We attend this General Fono ture Review (PER) which I do for sustainable development of at a very critical time for Tokelau. understand will provide some of our country and her people.” Not only does this General Fono the much needed information to We must act in line with our mark the end of the first decade guide the discussions of the next policies and priorities. One of the of the 21st century, it also pre- ESA for 2011/12 onwards. most noticeable things from the sents far reaching challenges In talking about moving for- ESA Review is their observation that Tokelau probably has never ward, as the General Fono we that TOKELAU IS KILLING IT- been confronted with before. At have agreed that the Tokelau Na- SELF. The observation conveys the June General Fono I chal- tional Strategic Plan 2010-2015 that while we are not addressing lenged all of us with regard to the is our blue print for development problems of health service deliv- kind of legacy we would like to for the next 5 years commenc- ery we have made it worse by or- leave behind. ing from July this year. While our dering more junk food and have Last month we had the review strategic plan presents a com- encouraged a life of reliance on of how well Tokelau utilized the prehensive working document, things from abroad. Tokelau, if Economic Support (ESA) pro- our national priorities remain as there is a time we need to ACT vided by the Government of New follows: and WORK TOGETHER it is to- Zealand from July 2007 to June “Shipping is the most urgent day… it is NOW. 2010. I am advised by the offi- priority in order for Tokelau to This will require the General cials that while review suggests realistically address the criti- Fono to be more focused and that Tokelau has used these cal core services of health and strategic in its deliberation and funds to support its develop- . Shipping is also the be more visible and effective in ment priorities, it is evident that backbone of Tokelau’s economic the villages. To the Chair of the more can still be achieved. The development and village devel- General Fono, you have a huge analytical work provided from the opment under the National Stra- responsibility on your shoulders review points out that our deci- tegic Plan. The construction and and we pray that God will give sions are still not in line with our completion of schools, hospital you wisdom to be clear with our policies. While we pour funds and the relevant economic de- deliberations. into health and education it still velopment infrastructure includ- As the Ulu o Tokelau and Faip- remains minimal to demonstrate ing working towards a robust tel- ule, I look towards this session that these are our national priori- ecommunication and renewable of the General Fono for some ties. We say we value our wom- energy remains pivotal for any important decision as highlighted en, young people and children sustainable service delivery. The during the village consultations One of the most we need to show that our deci- implementation of these national last week. We will need to rea- noticeable things sions in budget are in line with priorities and processes are at lign our budget with funds pro- from the ESA Review our policies. the core of our Plan taking into vided by NZ under the 1 year is their observation We now look forward to the account the environment we op- interim funding arrangement for that TOKELAU IS final report of the Review of the erate in and the integrated and 2010/2011. We need to respond KILLING ITSELF. ESA and the Public Expendi- collaborative approach required to the proposals for the short- 04 Te Vakai From the Ulu of Tokelau term shipping arrangement and lau at the end of this week. We in our homes and in our schools, the future of Tokelau’s transport. have been advised that due to in our villages and in our depart- We need to be clear with our de- some serious fault they are not ment, let us address safety at velopment priority and needs. able to make the visit. We look sea as a nation so that Tokelau The implementation of the forward in seeing them in Toke- can be safe. Tokelau National Strategic Plan lau in the not too distant future. The issue of safety at sea is 2010-2015 is the over arching In the coming days we hope one which is quite heavy in all umbrella for our development that the GF will provide the direc- our hearts. We all know too well programmes. I would ask that tion for the Council or its repre- the importance of this, following the General Fono confirm our sentatives to formally approach the recent incidents here in Atafu priority statement. We will also the NZG with issues following last month and earlier in the year. be discussing the way forward this GF. Given that the Minister I would like to thank all the villag- for renewable energy and how of Foreign Affairs could not make es especially from and we prepare for the construction it to Tokelau we are hoping to for their unwavering under the Infrastructure Develop- present our issues from the GF support and prayers. I acknowl- ment Project (IDP) to him in NZ hopefully before the edge the support from the Gov- To Jonathan Kings the Director beginning of the festive season. ernment of New Zealand through for the Office of the Administrator I would also like to take this the Royal NZ Air Force and the and Tiffany Babington the Dep- opportunity to congratulate the Rescue Coordination Centre. uty Director who are our friends Fatupaepae for their initiative Likewise, I acknowledge the and colleagues representing the during this GF. The Fatupaepae support from the Government of Government of New Zealand, I are continuing to demonstrate Samoa through the Samoa Po- thank you for your patience and why they are the backbone of our lice Force for the use of the MV understanding and I hope that community. I encourage all mem- Nafanua to assist in the search. your presence in Tokelau and es- bers of the GF, our colleagues I would also like to acknowledge pecially during the General Fono from NZ and officials to visit and the support from the Governor will give you not only a feel of is- purchase handicraft from their and the people of American Sa- sues that challenge us but to also stalls outside. I wish the work of moa. The support from all whom have a better feel of Tokelau and the Fatupaepae all the best. through their prayers we are the ‘faka-Tokelau’. To end my statement I would able to live through the dark mo- The observation con- Please convey our gratitude to like to thank all of us for the 3 ments. We pray for the souls of veys that while we are not addressing the leaders of the Government of years we have worked together our beloved. We also pray that problems of health New Zealand and Tokelau wish in the interest of all of Tokelau. It the spirit of Tokelau continue to service delivery we to continue dialogue and discus- is only when we all work together move as we develop Tokelau. have made it worse sions so that we can continue to that the distinct voice of Tokelau We are addressing our issues by ordering more advance development commit- becomes the loudest. and challenges so that we can junk food and have ments. Also convey our grati- The importance of safety at move ahead with one voice … encouraged a life of tude to the crews of the HMNZS sea is very critical if we value our the voice of Tokelau. reliance on things Otago and the recon teams who lives and that of our young peo- from abroad. Toke- were suppose to come to Toke- ple. Let us address safety at sea lau, if there is a time we need to ACT and WORK TOGETHER it May God continue to bless Tokelau is today… it is NOW. tokelau E laga kita ko te fanau, ko te lumanaki ia o fenua

P.O Box 865 Apia SAMOA www.tokelau.org.nz Phone: (685) 20822 Fax:(685) 21761

Te Vakai 05 The Nations Flag Tokelau’s Flag The Country’s Official Flag

Tokelau’s Flag depicts a Toke- better life for Tokelauans. Yellow scription in heraldic terminology) lauan canoe towards the signifies a happy, peaceful com- of the flag is: manu (Southern Cross). The ca- munity. Blue signifies the ocean Azure a Tokelau Canoe or in the noe symbolises Tokelau’s jour- on which Tokelauans depend for hoist a constellation of the South- ney towards finding the best gov- their livelihood and is also the ern Cross composed of four Mul- ernance structure for its people; colour of the sky which holds the lets Argent. [Azure = blue; or = the Southern Cross symbolises stars that direct Tokelau’s peo- gold or yellow; Argent = silver, a navigational aid for the journey. ple. but normally shown as white] The Southern Cross has helped Tokelau’s flag has been under In lay terms the description is: Tokelauan fishermen navigate development for a number of On a blue flag a stylised Toke- the waters around Tokelau for years. In 2007 a competition was lauan canoe (in full sail) in yellow centuries while they have fished held to design a new flag and the and in the hoist (position nearest to sustain families and villages final version, approved by Toke- the pole) four white Mullets (he- with its riches. lau’s General Fono in February raldic stars). The white stars of the Southern this year, is based on the winning Tokelau received its first official White also signifies Cross are a symbol of Christian- design. As is customary for of- flag from the Governor-General, the cooperation and ity, an important part of everyday ficial flags of the Commonwealth, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at unity among the life in Tokelau. White also signi- the flag was granted a Royal Li- Government House on 7 Sep- atolls of Tokelau and fies the cooperation and unity cence by Her Majesty the Queen tember 2009. a shared aspiration among the atolls of Tokelau and in August 2009. to secure a better life a shared aspiration to secure a The official blazon (technical de- for Tokelauans.

TOKELAU ALA MAI

06 Te Vakai Jonathan kings Fono November 2010 at Atafu New Zealand’s Statement at the General Fono November 2010 at Atafu by Jonathan Kings

First I would like to give thanks and praise to our Father in heaven for this op- portunity for us to meet.

4 Chairman and distinguished members of the General Fono of Tokelau 4 Ulu o Tokelau 4 Faipule and Pulenuku Jonathan Kings Acting Director 4 Distinguished members of the Taupulega of Atafu Office of the 4 Other Grey Hairs 4 Officials of the Tokelau National Public Service 4 Members of the Atoll Public Service 4 Friends

I bring greetings from Hon Mur- need to discuss in detail over aware, the New Zealand gov- ray McCully, Minister of Foreign the next few days but I thought ernment’s scrutiny of the public Affairs and John Allen, in his role it would be useful start my state- sector has also been extended as acting Administrator of Toke- ment with a summary of the cur- to Tokelau and led to this year’s lau who could not unfortunately rent New Zealand context. interim one year funding pack- be with you here today at the While there are some signs of age, the quantum of which has opening of this October General recovery, New Zealand is still in now been confirmed by Hon Mc- Fono here on the beautiful atoll the midst of significant recession Cully and the results included the of Atafu. Both still hope to visit and the outlook for the global papers provided to you. within the next year. economy remains mixed. Our Usually New Zealand’s funding I also pass on their heartfelt government deficit is $13.3 bil- is provided over a multiyear time- condolences for the recent loss- lion and set to increase. The frame. The changed approach es families here on Atafu have public sector is under ongoing this year reflects that major de- suffered. Such losses, especially scrutiny and questions of effi- cisions are yet to be made on of those so young and on the ciency, effectiveness and value transport and renewable energy back of the losses earlier this for money remain high in the as well as on the ESA and wa- year, are national tragedies that minds of our political leaders. ter, sanitation and waste man- will remain in our collective mem- Delivering better, smarter public agement reviews. As such, we ories for a long time to come. services is one of the govern- have allowed ourselves time, I am pleased and honoured to ment key policy drivers to faster during this interim year, to de- be able to attend this General economic growth. Substantial velop a further multiyear funding Fono, on the Minister’s and act- changes to programmes and arrangement which best meets ing Administrator’s behalf, and services have been necessary. Tokelau’s prioritised needs over on my first visit to Tokelau, as the Hard decisions have needed to the medium term and which Acting Director of the Office of be taken with more to come and seeks to refresh the principles of the Administrator. I acknowledge priorities closely followed and I partnership in light of the current The changed that I am very new to the role am sure that your families in New context. approach this year and, following after David Pay- Zealand have kept you abreast The task of providing quality reflects that major ton, have a lot to learn about the of situation New Zealand is fac- services and living conditions for decisions are yet to realities of Tokelau. I am hoping ing. Tokelau’s people remains how- be made on trans- you as Tokelau’s leaders will help The past year has been a busy ever the primary focus in the port and renewable me understand those realities. and a challenging one for Toke- relationship based on the com- energy as well as on As we meet here at this Gen- lau as well as for those in New mitment of Tokelau and New Zea- the ESA and water, eral Fono, there are a number Zealand responsible for the re- land leaders in February 2008, in sanitation and waste of important issues that we will lationship. As you are only too the aftermath of the second self- management reviews. Te Vakai 07 From the Ulu of Tokelau

determination referendum, that an affordable long-term solution. the proposed shift by Tokelau there should be “an appreciable The improved safety and com- from diesel-based generation period of time” before any further fort provided by the Lady Nao- of electricity to a solar powered act of self-determination was un- mi’s upgrade will be enhanced system. Clearly the shift makes dertaken by Tokelau, and that by improvements to the transfer sense on many levels but the both parties in the relationship of people and cargo from ship cost is a major factor that both would devote their time, efforts to shore. The scope of these partners need to confront real- and resources to addressing the improvements is still being de- istically given EOI respondents core requirements of the atoll veloped but proposed directions are suggesting this could be populations. have also been provided to you. twice that originally estimated. This commitment stands as A request for information on air Hard choices will therefore need the cornerstone of the relation- services has resulted in a range to be made if Tokelau wants to ship and represents the clear of options for Tokelau to con- proceed including on how the position of the New Zealand sider and information on these TREP will be funded. Providing government. Several of the most options is also in the informa- energy to your communities with complex issues facing us are tion provided. Our Minister is always be costly, whether by close to being resolved but we personally excited by an air ser- diesel or solar. all know that service delivery on vice for Tokelau, which he sees Chairman the atolls needs even greater ef- as being a sensible, workable This General Fono will confirm fort if Tokelau is to have viable and sustainable part of Toke- Tokelau’s budget for 2010/11. communities with a good quality lau’s transport solution including This is a key responsibility that of life. to address the more effective lies at the heart of your role as On the crucial issue of trans- management of medical evacu- representatives of your atolls and port, a replacement service for ations. of Tokelau. New Zealand contin- the MV Tokelau has now been Provision of better quality ues to be as generous as possi- identified. In the lead up to this education and health infrastruc- ble in its funding of Tokelau, and General Fono, you will have ture is also now underway. I has no intention of changing this been provided with informa- understand that construction approach. However the needs of tion on where that process has supplies for the Infrastructure the atolls remain higher than the got to as well as the recent Re- Development Programme have funding available and Tokelau’s quest for Information results on just started to arrive and that leaders will need to make hard air services. My hope is that the construction will be completed decisions and set priorities that discussions at this General Fono over the next year. In the short may require some preferred ac- will provide a clear decision on to medium term, the quality of tivities to be set aside. how you wish to proceed. I will services will also need to be It is my hope that these re- be keen to carry the results back enhanced to ensure Tokelau is marks will serve to guide the to New Zealand. meeting its human development work of this important meeting. I The Lady Naomi has been needs as outlined in its National look forward to hearing and par- confirmed as fit for purpose. I Strategic Plan 2010-15. VSA’s ticipating in your deliberations am confident that the substantial education report and Tokelau’s and the future directions that upgrades proposed will address recent population health screen- these hold for Tokelau. I believe remaining concerns about safe- ing have also highlighted clearly this is an exciting time for Toke- ty and comfort as well as cargo the challenges to be addressed. lau. I wish you wisdom and cour- requirements over the next few Further information has also age as you take your decisions years. But the Lady Naomi is been provided to you on the out- in the best interest of Tokelau only a short-term solution. A pri- comes of the recent Expressions and all its people. ority is to work together to find of Interest process assessing

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Include Breakfast Does not include On the crucial issue and Dinner Breakfast and of transport, a re- Dinner placement service for the MV Tokelau has For more information contact Simona on (0685) 7785287 now been identified. 08 Te Vakai Tokelau from overseas Transport key issue on Tokelau fono agenda Transport is a major issued to be raised by Tokelau’s Gen- eral Fono this week. Tokelauans, who are New General Fono Delegates in session in Fakaofo last year. Zealand citizens, rely on a 20-year-old boat linking Sa- moa with their three atolls. The General Manager of the Tokelau National Public Ser- vice, Jovilisi Suveinakama, Tokelau fono tackles says several options were put together by a panel in New Zealand to address Tokelau’s ongoing transport concerns. He says the recommenda- key challenges tions include the possibility of Tokelau’s General Fono is dis- lau has been dealing with New an airstrip being built or a float cussing how to proceed with Zealand, which is how we will plane being used. projects about developing move forward with the funding But Mr Suveinakama says transport, renewable energy, In the 2009/2010 financial Tokelau’s preference has al- and infrastructure develop- year, New Zealand’s as- ways been, and still is, pri- ment plans. sistance was just over 11 marily for a replacement ferry. The General Manager of the million US dollars. “Our biggest barrier at the Tokelau National Public Ser- vice Jovilisi Suveinakama arrangement, that’s number moment is to get a shipping says the fono is considering one. And also be talking about service addressed and basi- how Tokelau can move for- the interim shipping solution cally make sure that we have ward within its budget, which and also the future of Toke- a ship that’s actually reliable, is largely funded by New Zea- lau’s transport. and safe for our travelling land. And talking about Tokelau’s community. That I think would In the 2009/2010 financial renewable energy project and be the biggest and the most year, New Zealand’s assis- infrastructure development clear of our priorities.” tance was just over 11 million project, and how we will imple- US dollars. ment Tokelau National Strate- Mr Suveinakama says it’s like- gic Plan.” ly more funding assistance will Jovilisi Suveinakama. be needed to move ahead. The General Fono will last “We’ll be discussing some of three days. the strategic issues that Toke- News Content © Radio New Zealand International PO Box 123, Wellington, New Zealand MV Lady Naomi

Transport central concern of Tokelau fono Upgrading the Samoan charter lau, , says one of the ing is not working properly. vessel, the MV Lady Naomi, key suggestions was for re- Looking also at the area where has been a focus of a General pairs and renovations to be they do our unloading on our Fono in Tokelau this week. made on the ship, the MV Lady vessel, it’s very, very danger- Delegates from Tokelau and Naomi. ous because it’s very close to New Zealand discussed how “The improvements need to the end.” best to proceed with develop- be done to the ship because Pio Tuia says Tokelau is also ing Tokelau’s transport, renew- now it is very inconvenient, considering selling the MV able energy and infrastructure you know, in the place where Tokelau, which it believes is projects. the passengers are sleeping. too old. The Minister of Health in Toke- Even inside, the air-condition-

News Content © Radio New Zealand International PO Box 123, Wellington, New Zealand Faipule Pio Tuia Te Vakai 09 FAQs about Tokelau What is the size of Tokelau? Polynesian interested in Tokelau consists of three atolls. The largest atoll is Nukunonu at 4.7 sq. km. Fakaofo and Atafu are 4 sq. km and 3.5 Tokelau air link plans sq. km respectively. The atolls are three to five metres above sea level at the highest points.

What currency is used?

New Zealand currency is the main cur- rency used in Tokelau. However Western Tokelau’s Samoan currency is sometimes used. Minister of Transport, What is the typical climate

Warm and humid for much of the year. The only form of transportation for Tokelau is a Boat Trip The wet season lasts from November to Samoa’s Polynesian Airlines says an air service to Tokelau is being April, and the dry season from May to it is interested in working with any pushed by New Zealand. October. The average maximum daily company planning to offer an air service to Tokelau. “... two foreign companies have expressed an interest in Polyne- temperature is approx 30 C. Its chief executive officer, Taua sian’s equipment and facilities for Tielu, says two foreign compa- such a service” nies have expressed an interest What is the population? in Polynesian’s equipment and fa- Officials from the governments of cilities for such a service. Tokelau and New Zealand are to The total population of Tokelau is approxi- Tokelau’s Minister of Transport, meet end of the month to discuss mately 1500. Atafu has the largest popu- Foua Toloa, says the proposal for the air service proposal further.

lation of approx 600, followed by Fakaofo News Content © Radio New Zealand International with approx 500 and then Nukunonu with PO Box 123, Wellington, New Zealand approx 400.

How to get to Tokelau? New NZ/US declaration evokes joint aid delivery plans Tokelau has no airport. So you must fly to New Zealand’s Foreign Minister to support a one megawatt solar Apia (Samoa) and then travel by boat to says the Wellington Declaration power plant in Nuku’alofa.“I’ve co-signed with the US Secretary of been talking to the US administra- Tokelau. A return fare on the boat is ap- State Hillary Clinton outlines how tion about becoming one of our proximately NZ$286. Travel time is usu- the two countries’ aid responsibili- partners in relation to that and sub- ally around 24-28 hours. The boat runs ties can be put into action to benefit sequent projects. We’re looking Pacific nations. every 2 weeks subject to change. For We’re looking at projects in places like Tokelau, Murray McCully Samoa, and other parts of the region. information on boatbookings and tentative says the new schedules, please contact filipo.lui@mfat. US aid base in Suva will have a at projects in places like Tokelau, govt.nz or [email protected]. budget from next year and this of- Samoa, and other parts of the re- fers significant partnership oppor- gion. And we’re really in the early tunities for New Zealand as well as stages of engagement with the US What is the typical climate? . about which bits they feel comfort- He says humanitarian and cli- able about supporting.”Mr McCully Warm and humid for much of the year. mate change issues are a priority. says future humanitarian projects Mr McCully says the Tongan en- are also likely in The wet season lasts from November to ergy roadmap to self-sufficiency and where both New Zea- April, and the dry season from May to is a good example of where New land and the United States have October. The average maximum daily Zealand could work with the US historical links. temperature is approx 30 C. News Content © Radio New Zealand International PO Box 123, Wellington, New Zealand 10 Te Vakai Miss Tokelau Profile

“Our young women now have more options in Miss Tokelau 2010 terms of career choices, study paths, and the My name is Meleka Mativa. tions are higher than they were introduction of the I am 18 years of age, and am 10 years ago. I now have the internet to the wider honoured to represent the hid- opportunity to study at a ter- community in 2009 has bought the world to our den jewel of the Pacific as Miss tiary level through the USP schools and workplaces” Tokelau 2010. I come from a distance learning program. I strong Christian family and my am thankful for the opportuni- spirituality and my culture are ties afforded to me as I am not the cornerstones of my life as limited by distance that would a young Pacific Island woman. once have not made this pos- I am a student of the Uni- sible. Our young women now versity of the South Pacific, have more options in terms of Fakaofo Campus. I am work- career choices, study paths, ing towards entry requirements and the introduction of the in- into the School of Medicine, ternet to the wider community where I hope to train as a doc- in 2009 has bought the world tor, and hope one day further to our schools and workplaces. Miss Tokelau my education and become a I look forward to participate Meleka Mativa surgeon. in the upcoming Miss South My hobbies include reading, Pacific to share my unique cul- Malo ni!! playing netball, participating in ture with my sisters from the Church and village activities Pacific and likewise learning and enjoy spending time with from them too. my family. I would like to take this op- It is an honour to be named portunity to thank, the people as Tautiti Tokelau 2010 in June of Tokelau, Taupulega and this year and with this honour Fatupaepae of Tokelau, the came a lot of responsibility. My Council of the Ongoing Gov- experiences as Tautiti Tokelau ernment and the General Fono 2010, has been very exciting for the opportunity to represent and eye opening. I thrive in the my beautiful country Tokelau. I responsibility as a role model would also like to acknowledge for our young people. the support of my parents, As a young Pacific Island friends and family. woman in 2010, the expecta- Fakafetai lahi lele. Meleka Mativa

Te Vakai 11 Looking after your Health

why quit? SMOKING live a heathy life hurting yourself

z Smoking is an addiction. Tobacco smoke contains nicotine, a drug that is addictive and can make it very hard, but not MANAGE impossible, to quit. RISK z More than 400,000 deaths in the U.S. each year are from for food safety smoking-related illnesses. Smoking greatly increases your risks for lung cancer and many other cancers. hurting others Food Poisoning z Smoking harms not just the smoker, but also family members, coworkers and others who breathe the smoker’s cigarette Contributing Factor smoke, called secondhand smoke.

z Among infants to 18 months of age, secondhand smoke is associated with as many as 300,000 cases of bronchitis and pneumonia each year. 9

z Secondhand smoke from a parent’s cigarette increases a child’s chances for middle ear problems, causes coughing and wheezing, and worsens asthma conditions.

z If both parents smoke, a teenager is more than twice as likely to smoke than a young person whose parents are both non- smokers. In households where only one parent smokes, young Preparation of food people are also more likely to start smoking. Use of an unsafe food source Inadequate cooking of food z Pregnant women who smoke are more likely to deliver babies whose weights are too low for the babies’ good health. If all Inadequate thawing of food women quit smoking during pregnancy, about 4,000 new ba- before cooking bies would not die each year. Preparation of food too far in advance why quit Storage of Food

z Quitting smoking cuts the risk of lung cancer, many other Contamination of cooked food cancers, heart disease, stroke, other lung diseases, and other Improper storage of cooked food respiratory illnesses. - prolonged storage of cooked food between 4 C and 60 C z Ex-smokers have better health than current smokers. Ex- smokers have fewer days of illness, fewer health complaints, Personnel and consumption practices and less bronchitis and pneumonia than current smokers. Infected food handlers Consumption of raw food Use of leftovers 12 Te Vakai Tokelau Sports Report

-Due to recent changes of the Lady Naomi sailing Your monthly training schedule will be advised once schedule, Sevens training for preparations towards the new annual boat schedule is released. the , has been cancelled for this Sevens management and athletes are advised to month.Team training will commence once a month continue your training regimes on your own respec- starting in February 2010 through to July. tive villages until February. Tokelau National Games NOTICE

The last Tokelau games were held on tember this year. , Netball, sisted by providing 3 referees/umpires to Nukunonu in 2008. No games were held Kilikiti and Table were the only adjudicate the games. Table Ten- in 2009 due to Tokelau taking teams to the sporting events to be played in the tourna- nis Development Officer, Scott Houston in the . ment.Samoa Referee Association (SRA) also carried out workshops to develop the Atafu hosted the Tokelau Games in Sep- and Samoa Netball Association (SNA) as- game of . - Aims and Goals Rugby Sevens A workshop was held with aims of updating coaches and Rugby Sevens: managers on the new Sevens international rules to improve 4To formalise “Tokelau Rugby Associa- the sport in the country. This was conducted by the referees tion” from Samoa. 4To become associate members to the The Sevens Competition only took a day with the morning 4IRB, FORU round robin and the afternoon thrilling played final. Six teams took part with the skilled Atafu winning ‘A Grade’ and Nuku- 4Seek assistance to develop rugby nonu running out with the ‘B Grade’. coaching skill, players, etc. Participation in Pacific Rugby A development training squad has already been selected 4 Competitions with plans towards entering Sevens Tournaments in Samoa. . This is towards finalizing a Tokelau Sevens Team for the 4Tokelau Rugby Association to work on 2011 Pacific Games in . a 5 year strategic plan. 4Tokelau Rugby Sevens Committee splan towards the Pacific Games in New Caledonia ented Fakaofo dominated by winning both the 4On the Sevens successful Competition ‘A’ and ‘B Grade’. To add to their successful we should also be looking at expanding campaign the netball coach, Tavita Gaualofa into age grade for future development. was named as coach of the Tournament. 4To promote Rugby Sevens within A Tournament Team was selected after the schools. netball competitions. Among the 72 players, 16 were chosen for their outstanding netball Netball Netball: performance during the tournament. Unfortunately Netball will not be hosted at the 4To formalise “Tokelau Netball As- The Netball Competition was a great success. next Pacific Games in New Caledonia. A meet- sociation” The standard and level of play was found by ing with Tokelau netball officials was held at 4To become members of Oceania Netball. the umpires to be very impressive. A workshop the end of the tournament to: also took place aiming at introducing new in- Evaluate the Netball Tournament. 4Participation in Oceania Netball ternational netball rules to the coaches and To seriously consider formalising Tokelau Net- Competitions. managers. ball Association. Start discussions of “Where . Six teams competed but the skillful and tal- to from here” for Netball. 4To develop a 5 year strategic plan . 4 Netball os not hosted at the Pacific 4Games next years, to look at other Tokelau Table Tennis the newest member to Oceania Ta- options to Develop Tokelau Netball ble Tennis Federation with credit to Oceania Development Officer, Scott Houston. 90 players attended the evening workshops, a table tennis tournament was held on its final Table Tennis evening with Nukunonu winning. With the talent seen during the workshops Tokelau has the 4To develop a 5 year strategic plan. potential to send its first ever Table Tennis Team to the Pa- 4Look into having table tennis program cific Games. The executive Table Tennis Association Presi- with in schools as part of their dent, Dr Tekie Iosefa and also onboard are Mete Lui and curriculum. Falaniko Aloisio as vice Presidents. 4 Invite Oceania Table Tennis coaching The OTTF have donated AUD$5000 worth in equipment courses In Tokelau for 2011 for Tokelau, to assist in developing the sport. 6 Tables, 30 4Each village to develop Table Tennis Table Tennis: rackets, nets and balls are on its way to Tokelau. competitions

Te Vakai 13 FAQs about Tokelau What language are used? Tokelauan battle for Tokelauan is predominantly used on the atolls. It is related to Samoan and Tuval- Mana by-election uan. English is taught as a second lan- guage and is widely understood. There are dialect differences among the candidates three atolls. Tokelauans read the Samoan The Mana by-election candidates to hold a majority as strong as the Bible and some speak some Samoan. are using the last hours of cam- 6155 gained by in Most who live in Tokelau have very rudi- paigning to build support and re- 2008. mentary knowledge of English as a sec- mind locals to vote tomorrow. Laban, who caused the by-election Labour’s Kris Faafoi, National’s by resigning her seat to take up a ond language. Tokelauan is used in the , Greens candidate position at Victoria , had schools. Jan Logie and independent candi- held Mana since 2002 and gener- date Matt Mccarten are all battling ated a strong loyalty vote. Frequently used words: for votes in the unique electorate. Faafoi is a new boy on the block U Taloha ni (Welcome) Although the Mana electorate is and doesn’t live there, although he U Labour territory, there are suburbs is committed to moving in and has E a mai koe? (How are you?) that are true blue National. strong family ties in Mana. U Ko ai to igoa? (What is your name?) “We have very wealthy parts in fact Labour is also mindful that although the fourth richest in the country and Laban held that big majority, the we have some pockets of deprava- party vote in 2008 was much closer tion and all of those are interested and Labour’s majority was 2508. What are the main religion? in how we raise the standard of liv- That indicated the strength of La- ing,” Parata said. ban’s personal popularity, and The main religions are the Congregational The people of Mana have an me- Faafoi is starting from scratch. dian household income of 64,000 Parata, a current list MP, ran against Christian Church (on Atafu and Fakofo) compared to the national median of Laban in the last election and Mana and the Catholic faith (on Fakaofo and 59,000. is familiar territory. Nukunonu). The Seventh Day Adventists “I’m someone who’s come from “We’ve been very organised and on a working class background and top of the issues that are important and Jehovah’s Witnesses are present in done ok in life. I got a good tax cut to these communities,” she said. small numbers. on October first but there are some “I’m confident we’ve done all that families that got nothing or very little we can, we are getting a positive and I’m someone who wants to look response.” Education? after everyone,” Faafoi said. “By Saturday we will have done all Faafoi is confident of winning to- that it’s been possible to do.” morrow’s by-election but it hasn’t She has had strong support from Each atoll has their own school with been an easy campaign for the par- Prime Minister , who has classes beginning at pre-school and car- ty that has held the seat for more smiled his way through the streets rying through to Year 10. The Year 11 than 50 years. and shopping malls of Porirua. Parata is a strong challenger and “Win, lose or draw, she’s run a fan- class is hosted on a different atoll each 5 there are no right-wing candidates tastic campaign and proved herself years and is made up of students com- threatening to significantly erode to be a hard-working, articulate and bined from each atoll. From there they will her vote, while Faafoi’s support is intelligent candidate and Member of select the top eight or ten students for a going to be split by unionist McCa- Parliament,” Key said. rten and Logie. Labour’s biggest worry is a low scholarship overseas to further their edu- Today Parata was surprised by her turnout, and every voter Faafoi has cation. Staff members are qualified teach- supporters at a cafe in Porirua and been able to shake hands with has ers, usually from Samoa, Fiji, and NZ. was nearly in tears as she thanked been given the message - get to the her supporters for all their hard booths on Saturday. work. Key knew the score on that: “If our “He’s made the job harder for us but voters turn out and their voters What type of food are available? we stepped up the effort and we’re don’t, you’ve got a new MP.” confident we’re going to get there,” While turn-out on the day is yet to Faafoi said yesterday. be determined early votes are pour- The typical local diet consists mainly of “We don’t think he’s going to make ing in. An Electoral Commission fish, coconut products, breadfruit, poultry, that much of an impact that he spokeswoman said by end of busi- would dent our chances of winning.” ness on Wednesday 1721 advance pork and other imported food e.g. canned But although Mana will almost votes had been cast - that’s up on foods, drinks, etc. which are available at certainly still be a Labour seat on the 1341 cast at the same point dur- local cooperative and private stores. Sunday morning, Faafoi isn’t likely ing 2008’s general election. News Content © NZPA/Newstalk ZB 14 Te Vakai Facts about Mind Dazzle Jigsaw Crossword #1 This jigsaw grid has been broken up into several pieces. earthquakes Can you fit it back together to reveal the names of seven places in Australia? The earthquake is caused due to movement of tectonic plates be- low the Earths crust when they are pushed, pulled or jostled against each other.

When the pressure of this movement becomes Hexwords Starting with the letter in the centre each time, move one hex unbearable the rocks at a time in any direction to find six words related to the theme. The remaining letter spell out another related word. The theme for this is: Dogs crack and shifts and the waves of energy produced is an earthquake.

Earthquakes are not weather based, they oc- Snap Shot Crossword #2 cur in any weath- er and generally a earthquake lasts for 60 seconds causing lots of damage to people, property, coun- try and the world as a whole.

Most of the earthquakes occur in the rim of the Pacif- ic Ocean, known as the "Ring of Fire" due to its constant www.funpage.com volcanic activity. www.enviromentalfacts.com Drag it: The price to pay to win SNAP SHOT PHOTO: by Kula Teao Te Vakai 15 FAQs about Tokelau

Is there accommodation available?

The Luana Liki Hotel can be found on the atoll of Nukunonu. Prices are approximately Protect Our NZ$50 per person a day including all meals. For more information: telephone/fax 690- 4116 Currently there are no hotels on Atafu and Fakaofo, however accommodation can be arranged through local families prior to or upon arrival. Environment Tokelau is abundant in marine resources, but has What common Transport is used? very limited land resources. Consisting of three tiny atolls, Tokelau is comprised of 127 islets or ‘motu’ varying in length from 90m to 6km, and in width from Small boats on the sea and a few vehicles a few meters to 200m. The country’s rich marine that run coral tracks are the main forms of resources include lagoons, reefs, and deep-sea. transport. The tiny, fragmented size of the Fisheries have yet to be thoroughly recorded. settlements means walking is often the most Population growth could potentially pose a threat, reliable way of getting between points. yet it appears that the population has stabilized at about 1,575 people. Village Activities? Tokelau’s major environmental problems include: overexploitation of certain fish and other marine Sports species, coastal sand, it’s (albeit tiny) forest resourc- Many Tokelauan men and women regard es; pollution of freshwater lenses from improper -island style (kilikiti) as their national disposal of chemicals and coastal waters from both sport, which can sometimes involve almost land-based sources and shipping; and due to the the entire village. The bat is made of a country’s limited space, a serious solid waste dis- three-sided wooden piece resembling a war posal problem. club while the ball is made of rubber. Teams are divided by boundaries, committees, as- Other environmental concerns include frequent sociations, and sometimes kilikiti is played storms and cyclones, climate change and sea-level to mark special days in the Tokelauan rise, and the need to improve environmental aware- calendar. Many other introduced sports ness, education, planning, management, and leg- including rugby, netball, and are islation, as well as to integrate environmental and favorites, particularly among the youth, and are played annually during the inter-island development policies. competitions. Music and dance is the common form of dance. It is usually performed at village gatherings or major events and is believed to have been introduced from . Preformed in a group, the songs begin with a stanza, which is repeated three to six times followed by an increased pitch and tempo. The singing is often accompanied instrumentally by a wooden box (pokihi) and a biscuit tin (apa) used as drums. There are also forms of song and dance adopted from Samoa and the Northern Cook Islands.

16 TeTe Vakai Vakai Protect Our “Much of our waste is made up of glass, metal, Environment plastic and paper” Waste We humans create such a lot of rubbish! Between 1992 and 2008 household waste increased by 16% and we now produce just under half a tonne per person each year.

Most of this is taken away by dustmen and buried in enormous landfill sites or burned in incinerators - both of these actions can be dangerous for the environment.

Is all our rubbish really rubbish? If you think about it, much of what we throw away could be used again.

It makes sense to reuse and recycle our rubbish instead of just trying to solve the problem of where to put it! Encouragingly rates of recycling have increased so that we recycle 35 % of our household rubbish, although we could recycle up to 80%. Much of our waste is made up of glass, metal, plastic and paper.

Our natural resources such as trees, oil, coal and aluminium are used up in enormous amounts to make these products and the resources will one day be completely used up.

We must cut down on energy use.

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TeTe Vakai Vakai17 Fakatokelau Fakamatalaga Mai Te Ulu Fono Fakanuamua KUPU A TE ULU O TOKELAU,NOVEMA 1, 2010 I ATAFU

E fakatulou atu ki te fakatahi mai o te Kaukauna a te Atua ma tana kupu mala- ma ma te ola kua taki ai a tatou talanoaga.

E fakatulou atu foki ki te: 4 Kau Hauatea 4 Hui mai te Malo o Niuhila

Hon. Ulu of Tokelau 4 Hui o te Fono Fakamua ma te Malo Fakaauau Kuresa Nasaru 4 Fatupaepae mai na nuku e talitonu au e fakatahi kitatou ke fakaaliali foki a latou meataulima 4 Te kaiga o Tokelau 4 E kavea foki tenei avanoa ke fakatulou atu ai kia tekilatou uma kua mafuta fakatahi mo te tuku atuga o he lima fehoahoani ki Tokelau – Fakafetai – lahi!

Kua fakatahi kitatou mo tenei atunuku. E kitatou takua e faka- la a Tokelau. Ko te fauhia ma te Fono Fakamua ihe taimi taua tauagia ia fafine, tupulaga ma fakamaeaga ona faleakoga, fale- lahi mo Tokelau. E he gata ko te fanau e tatau ke kitatou fakaalia mai ma na fakatulagaga talafea- Fono Fakamua tenei e fakailoga ko a tatou tonu ite vaevaaega o gai mo te atiakega o te tama- ai te fakaikuga o te 10 tauhaga te tupe laina tutuha ma a tatou okaiga fakatahi ai ma te galulue muamua o te henituli 21 kae e fakatatitiaga. agai mo he hihitemi fehokotaki tuku mai ai foki ni lukitau mamao Tatou taupule ola mo te maua lelei ma he malohiaga e ola ina “Ko te felakuakiga atonu e heki fakafehagai lele ma mai o te Lipoti mulimuli o te Il- malohiaga fakatenatula e tumau ko te vaega pito hili Tokelau ihe taimi kua teka. I te oiloga o te Maliliea Lagolago ki pea ma vaega taua o te fakatu- ona fakamuamua Fono Fakamua o Iuni na ko lukia te Tamaokaiga ma te Iloiloga o te maugia o te fakataunukuga ona vave ka eke mafai ai e ai kitatou uma e uiga pe he ta- Fakafanoga o te Tupe e talitonu tautuaga. Ko te fakataunukuga Tokelau ke fakamaoni lafakaholopito nei vehea te fofou au e tuku mai ai ni fakamatalaga ona vaega fakamuamua ienei a ona fakafetaui na kitatou ke tuku e kitatou io tatou e manakomia ke taki a tatou ta- te atunuku ma te fakatinoga ko ni tautuaga taua o te ola tua. lanoaga mo te Maliliega Lago- vaega taua lahi ia matou peleni malolo ma akoga. Ko I te mahina kua teka na fai ai lago ki te Tamaokaiga mo te fakatahi ai ma te kikila totoka ki te felakuakiga ko te te iloiloga pe tulaga vehea nei te 2011/2012 ma tua atu. te hikomaga e fakatino ai, tuku ivi tu ia o te atiakega fakaaogaga e Tokelau tana tupe I haku talanoaga mo te agai ki fakatahiga ma te faifaimea faka- o te tamaokaiga o I lalo o te Maliliega Lagolago ki mua, na malilie kitatou te Fono tahi e manakomia mo te atiake Tokelau ma te atiake- te Tamaokaiga na tuku mai e te Fakamua ko te Peleni Takiala fai tumau pea o te matou atu- ga ona nuku I lalo o te Peleni Takiala a Malo o Niuhila maia Iulai 2007 mo te Atiakega o Tokelau 2010 nuku ma ona tagata”. Tokelau. Ko te fauhia kia Iuni 2010. Kua fautuagia au – 2015 ko te ata tonu ia m na Ko kitatou e tatau ke havavali ma te fakamaeaga e te kaufaigaluega e venei, e ui atiakega mo te tahi 5 tauhaga e e tuha ai ma tatou fakatatitiaga ona faleakoga, fale- e takua mai e te iloiloga ko te kamata atu ia Iulai o te tauhaga vena ma na vaega e fakamua- mai ma na fakatula- tupe tenei na fakaaoga e Toke- nei. E ui la ko te pelei takiala e mua. Ko he vaega pito hili ona gaga talafeagai mo te lau ke lagolago ai ona atiaakega tuku atu ai ni tuhituhiga lautele, mataugia mai t eIloiloga o te atiakega o te tama- e fakamuamua, e matau e lahi ko na vaega e fakamuamua e te Maliliega Lagolago ki te Tama- okaiga fakatahi ai ma atu ni vaega e mafai ke auhia. atunuku ko ienei: okaiga ko te fakaikuga ko TOKE- te galulue agai mo he Ko na fakamatalaga kua tuku “Ko te felakuakiga ko te vae- LAU E TAMATE E IA IA IA LAVA. hihitemi fehokotaki mai e te iloiloga e fakahinohino ga pito hili ona fakamuamua E ui e he fakaitiitia e kitatou na lelei ma he malohiaga mai ai ko na tonu e kitatou ko vave ka eke mafai ai e Tokelau fakafitauli tau ola malolo kae e ola ina malohiaga heki agai tonu lava e tuha ai ma ke fakamaoni ona fakafetaui na kua fakalalahi e kitatou e kui ite fakatenatula e tumau a tatou fakatatitiaga. E ui e liligi tautuaga taua o te ola malolo ma laku mai pea ona meaakai lapi- pea ma vaega taua o atu na fakatupega ki loto o te ola akoga. Ko te felakuakiga ko te hi ma fakamalohia he olaga e te fakatumaugia o te malolo ma akoga e foliga mai koi ivi tu ia o te atiakega o te tama- fakalagolago pea ki na koloa mai fakataunukuga ona taigole ke atagia mai ko ienei ko okaiga o Tokelau ma te atiakega fafo. Tokelau, kafai e iei he taimi tautuaga”. na vaega e fakamuamua e te ona nuku I lalo o te Peleni Takia- e tatau ai ki tatou ke GALULUE 18 Te Vakai Fakatokelau Fakamatalaga Mai Te Ulu ma FAIFAIMEA FAKATAHI ko nei ko au e talohia ko te koulua I ki- te Fatupaepae. … ko NEI LAVA. nei I Tokelau kae maihe lava ite Ke fakauma taku kupu ko au Ko te vaega tenei e manako- taimi o te Fono Fakamua e tuku e fia fakafetai ki a te kitatou uma mia ai te Fono FAkamua ke kikila atu ai e he gata malamalamaga mo te 3 tauhaga nae galulue totoka ma fai fakalelei na talano- lahi atu ona matakupu e lukitau fakatahi ai kitatou mo te lelei o aga ma ke kitea lahi I luga ona kia te kimatou kae vena foki ke Tokelau. Oioti lava kafai e galu- nuku. Ki te Takitakifono o te Fono maina koulua I Tokelau ma te lue fakatahi kitatou oi fatoa leo Fakamua, e lahi he kavega I luga ‘faka-Tokelau’. lahi ai te leo o Tokelau. o takuau ma e tatalo ki te Atua ke Fakamolemole fakaau atu o Ko te haogalemu ite tai e taua tuku atu pea te poto ke maina ai agaga fakafetaai ki na takitaki lahi lele kafai e fakatauagia e ki- ina talanoaga. o te Malo o Niuhila ma e tatalo tatou o tatou ola ma ola o tatou I toku tulaga ko te Ulu o Toke- ia Tokelau e fakaauau pea na tupulaga talavou. Tatou taumafai lau ma he Faaipule, e kikila au fakatalanoaga ma na fetufaakiga ke foia tenei fakafitauli I loto o mo he Fono Fakamua e faai ai ka eke mafai pea ke agai ki mua tatou kaiga ma na akoga, I luga ni tonu taua e ve ona fakata- na maliliega tau ki na atiakega. ona nuku vena ma na mataeke, lanoagia ina fakatalanoaga I luga Fakaaua atu foki ko te matou tatou kikila fakatahi ki te haogale- ona nuku ite vaiaho kua teka. E fakafetaai ki te kauvaka o te HM- mu ite tai fakatahi kae ke haogal- manakomia kitatou ke toe fakatu- NZS Otago ma te kauhaga nae emu ai ia Tokelau. laga te tatou tupe fakatahi ma te fakamoemoe e omai ki Tokelau Ko te tulaga ki te haogalemu fakatupega mai Niuhila I lalo o ite fakaikuga o te vaaiaho nei. ite tai ko he matakupu e mamafa he fakatupe tahi te tauhaga mo Kua fautuagia ki matou ona ai ko io matou fatu. E iloa lelei uma e te 2010/2011. E manakomia kita- he fakahetaonu matuia kua he tatou te taua o te tulaga tenei ite tou ke tali atu ki te pepa fakatu mafai mai ai tenei ahiahiga. E fia- kua teka atu na fakalavelave I mo he fakatatitiaga mo he taimi fia p eke feiloaaki kimatou I luga luga o Atafu I te mahina kua teka pukupuku mo na felakuakiga ma o Tokelau ihe taimi e he mamao. ma te kamataga o te tauhaga. Ko te lumanaki o na felakuakiga I Ina aho koi mua e talohia ka au e fakafetai lahi ki na nuku kae Tokelau. tuku mai e te Fono Fakamua ki te maihe ia Fakaofo ma Nukunonu E tatau kitatou ke manino io Malo Fakaauau ni taki pe ko tona mo taulua lagolago ma na talo- tataou vaeega tau atiakega e ta- hui foki ke ahia oloakia ai te Malo haga. Te lagolago mai te tau ke fakamuamua ma o tataou o Niuhila ina matakupu ka maea Malo o Niuhila e kui mai ite Royal manakoga. Ko te fakataunukuga te Fono Fakamua. Ona ai e heki NZ Air Force ma na Rescue Co- o te Peleni Takiala a Tokelau mafai mai te Minihita o te Va ki ordination Centre. E vena foki ma 2010 – 2015 ko te fakamalu ia e Fafo ki Tokelau e fakamoemoe te lagolago mai te Malo o Samoa fakamalumalu ai o tataou poloka- ke tuku atu kia te ia na matakupu e kui ite kaufaigaluega a leoleo lame atiake. E talohaga atu ki mai te Fono Fakamua I Niuhila mo te fakaaogaga o te Nafanua mamalu o Te Fono Fakamua ke ka ko heki kamata na malologa ke fehoahoani ki na hakiliga. E fakamautu mai te kupu mo na mo na taimi fiafia. fia fakailoa foki te lagolago a te vaega e fakamuamua. E talanoa- E fia ko kavea foki te avanoa Kovana ma tagata o Amelika Sa- gia foki e tatou te agai ki mua o te tenei ke fakamanuia atu te moa. Te lagolago maia te kilatou malohiaga e maua mai ina malo- Fatupaepae e tuha ai ma a la- uma e kui ina talohaga na ma- hiaga tau fakatenatula ma vehea tou fakatatitiaga mo tenei Fono fai ai ke fakafeagai ma na taimi ona tapena atu mo te kamataga Fakamua. E fakaauau pea e te pogiha. Tatou tatalo pea mo na o na Galuega Lalahi (ID). Fatupaepaae te fakailoa mai pe agaga o kilatou uma kua mihia. Kia Jonathan Kings te Faka- aihea ko latou ai te ivi tu ona E tatalo foki ko te agaga o Toke- tonu o te Ofiha o te Ulu - Faka nuku. E fakamalohia atu e au lau e fakaauau pea te galue kae tonu ma Tiffany Babington te na hui uma o te Fono Fakamua, atiake ia Tokelau. Ko kitatou e Hui Fakatonu ko ni uo e kavea na hui mai Niuhila ma te kaufai- taumafai ke fakafetaui na lukitau ma hui o te Malo Niuhila, ko au galuega ke ahiahi ma fakatau kae ke mafai ai kitaou ke agai ki e fakafetaai aatu mo to koulua na mea taulima ina fale I fafo. E mua ihe leo e fokotahi. … te leo onohai ma te malamalama ma talohia pea te lelei ona galuega a o Tokelau. “Ko te fakataunukuga Ke fakamanuia mai pea e te Atua ia Tokelau. ona vaega faka- muamua ienei a te atunuku ma te fakati- noga ko ni vaega taua lahi ia matou peleni fakatahi ai ma te kikila totoka ki te hikomaga e fakatino ai, tuku fakatahiga ma te faifaimea faka- tahi e manakomia mo te atiake fai tumau pea o te matou atu- nuku ma ona tagata”. Te Vakai 19 TOKELAU

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