Career
The position of ulu rotates annually between the three faipule (one for each of the three atolls), who are elected for terms lasting three years. Tuia has served as ulu for the sixth time since February 2011 and is the faipule of Nukunonu. Tuia"s six terms:
February 1996–February 1997
February 1999–February 2000
February 2002–February 2003
February 2005–February 2006
February 2008-February 21, 2009.
