TONGA: Dual citizenship welcomed by NZ Tongan leader
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Tongans who emigrate abroad can now retain their Tongan citizenship when they become citizens of other countries. A bill allowing dual citizenship for overseas Tongans has been given the Royal Assent by King George Tupou V. There are curently more Tongans living overseas than in Tonga - mainly in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Melino Maka, Chairman of the New Zealand Tongan Advisory Council, overseas Tongans like himself are delighted with the move.
Presenter: Bruce Hill
Speakers: Melino Maka, Chairman of the New Zealand Tongan Advisory Council
