Falani Aukuso
| Falani Aukuso | |
|---|---|
| Died |
31 July 2008 Suva, Fiji |
| Nationality |
 Tokelau |
| Occupation | Administrator, diplomat |
Falaniko "Falani" Iosefo Aukuso (September 1948 – 31 July 2008) was the deputy director general of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.[1][2]
Aukuso was a native of Tokelau.[1] He served as the Tokelauan director of education.[1] He later worked as a diplomatic officer with the New Zealand Ministry of External Relations and Trade from 1990 to 1994.[1] He returned to Tokelau where he was the director of the Office of the Council of Faipule, which is the island country's Cabinet, from 1994 to 2004.[1] Aukuso then became the general manager of the National Office of the Government of Tokelau in May 2004.[1] Aukuso next became the deputy director general of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community on 1 July 2006, a position he held until his death.[1][2]
He was awarded the Queen's Service Order in 2006 Birthday Honours.
He reportedly fell suddenly ill in Suva, Fiji, where he worked, and died on 31 July 2008.[1] His death was announced at the closing ceremonies of the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts at Veterans Stadium in Tafuna, American Samoa.[1] Aukuso had been scheduled to address the closing ceremonies before his death. Condolences were sent to the Tokelau delegation of the Festival of Pacific Arts.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "SPC Deputy Director General Dies In Fiji". Pacific Magazine. 31 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-31.
- 1 2 Vainerere, Tangata (14 August 2008). "Falani - a champion". Secretariat of the Pacific Community. Retrieved 28 August 2016.