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Dalton Tagelagi
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Tagelagi in 2023
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| Prime Minister of Niue | |
| Assumed office 11 June 2020 |
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| Monarch | |
| Governor-General | Patsy Reddy Cindy Kiro |
| Preceded by | Toke Talagi |
| Minister for Natural Resources | |
| In office May 2017 – June 2020 |
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| Premier | Toke Talagi |
| Preceded by | Billy Talagi |
| Member of the Niue Assembly from Alofi South | |
| Assumed office May 2008 |
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Dalton Emani Makamau Tagelagi
5 June 1968 Alofi, Niue |
| Political party | Independent |
| Relatives | Sonya Talagi (half-sister) |
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Dalton Emani Makamau Tagelagi, born on June 5, 1968, is an important leader in Niue. He has been the Prime Minister of Niue since June 2020. He was chosen for this role by the Niue Legislative Assembly, which is like Niue's parliament. His father, Sam Pata Emani Tagelagi, was also a respected leader, serving as the Speaker of the Assembly for many years.
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Growing Up in Niue
Dalton Tagelagi was born in Alofi, Niue, on June 5, 1968. His father, Sam Pata Emani Tagelagi, was a significant figure in Niuean politics. He was the Speaker of the Niue Legislative Assembly from 1972 to 1996. Dalton went to Halamahaga Primary School and then Niue High School. He also has a half-sister named Sonya Talagi.
Dalton Tagelagi's Political Journey
Dalton Tagelagi started his political career when he was first elected to the Niue Assembly in 2008. This Assembly is where laws are made for Niue.
Important Roles and Responsibilities
After the 2014 election, he became the Minister of Infrastructure. This role meant he helped manage things like roads and buildings. In 2017, he was re-elected and took on even more important jobs. He became the Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. This meant he worked to protect Niue's beautiful nature, manage farming, and look after fishing. He even spoke at a big meeting called the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference, asking other countries to do more to fight climate change.
Leading Niue as Prime Minister
In 2020, Dalton Tagelagi was re-elected to the Assembly. Soon after, he was chosen to be the Prime Minister. One of his first goals was to look closely at how the government managed its money.
As Prime Minister, his government approved a trade agreement called PACER Plus. This agreement helps Niue trade with other countries in the Pacific region. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he worked to keep Niue safe. He helped create a special travel arrangement that allowed Niueans to travel to New Zealand. He also led a successful vaccination program, which helped protect almost everyone in Niue from the virus.
From November 2021 to June 2022, he also served as the Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific. This is a special role where he helped guide the university.
Recent Elections and Cabinet
In the 2023 election, he was re-elected to the Assembly without anyone running against him. He was then chosen again as Prime Minister, winning against O'Love Jacobsen. In May 2023, he formed a new group of ministers, called a cabinet. This cabinet was special because it was the first in Niue's history to have an equal number of men and women.
Most recently, in the 2026 election, he kept his seat in Alofi South by just one vote. He was also re-elected for a third time as Prime Minister, winning a close vote against Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui.
A Champion in Bowls
Beyond his political work, Dalton Tagelagi is also a talented bowls player. He has proudly represented Niue in this sport at several major international events. He competed in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and again at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. In 2022, he also took part in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, competing in both men's pairs and men's fours events.
See also
In Spanish: Dalton Tagelagi para niños
