Polling is underway today in Tokelau.
The election was postponed last month after severe weather conditions delayed the ferry carrying the ballot boxes.
Voting will take place on Nukunonu, Atafu, Fakaofo, and in Apia for Tokelauans living in Samoa.
More than 1600 people live in the New Zealand realm nation.
The voting age in Tokelau is 18 and those who want to run enter parliament (General Fono) must be at least 35 years of age, be a holder of a current New Zealand passport, and have lived in Tokelau for at least 2 years immediately preceding the election, according to territory’s election rules.
This year marks 100 year since Tokelau became a territory of New Zealand.












