New Zealand contributes to preparations for Tongan General Election 2017 Featured
Sarah Walsh New Zealand High Commissioner with the Acting Chief Executive of the Ministry of Finance and Planning Kilisitina Tuaimeiapi
13 October, 2017. New Zealand High Commissioner Sarah Walsh has confirmed that New Zealand will contribute T$202,000 to support preparations for Tonga’s November 2017 General Election, as requested by the Government of Tonga.
“The funding will go towards printing of the electoral roll and ballot papers, public awareness advertising and broadcasting, travel and training for election officials, and hiring of venues for polling stations” said Ms Walsh.
