Tuʻipelehake

The Tuʻipelehake (or Tuʻi Pelehake to be more consistent with similar titles, like Tuʻi Tonga, Tuʻi Haʻatakalaua and Tuʻi Kanokupolu) is one of the highest ranking chiefly titles in Tonga. In the absence of the ancient Tuʻi Faleua title, the Tuʻipelehake title is a high title due to, Tuʻi Kanokupolu. There have been several holders of the title mainly from the ruling royal family, from princes to prime ministers. It is Tongan custom to refer to the holder by his customary title, only adding his given name if confusion may arise. For example, Tuʻi Pelehake (ʻUluvalu).

The Estates of the Tuʻi Pelehake are:

  • Fatai a town estate in Nukuʻalofa on Tongatapu
  • Village of Pelehake in the eastern district on Tongatapu
  • Village of ʻAlakifonua in the eastern district on Tongatapu
  • Tonga's main airport, Fuaʻamotu International Airport, is also situated on his estate and not, as the name misleadingly suggests, in neighbouring Fuaʻamotu.
  • Village of Vaihoi in Vavaʻu, close to the villages of Leimatuʻa and Holonga
  • Village of Foa in Haʻapai
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