At stake in this Referendum:

• Second referendum for independence from New Zealand.

Description of government structure:

• Chief of State: Queen ELIZABETH II *
• Head of Government: Governor Kolouei O'BRIEN
• Assembly: Tokelau has a unicameral General Fono with 0 seats.

* Represented by Governor General of New Zealand Anand SATYANAND.

Main provisions in the Referendum:

• That Tokelau become a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand on the basis of the Constitution and the Treaty. 1. KO AU E MALIE KI TE FAKATU [I AGREE WITH THE PROPOSAL] 2. KO AU E TETEKE KI TE FAKATU [I REJECT THE PROPOSAL]

Electoral Requirements

• A majority of two thirds is needed for the referendum to pass

Population and number of registered voters:

• Population: 1,449 (July 2007 )
• Registered Voters: 789 ( 2007 )