Lanu Hahau Tuku'aho
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| Lanu Hahau Tuku'aho | |||||
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| Lady Lanu Hahau Tuku'aho | |||||
| Born | 19 March 1992 Vava'u, Tonga | ||||
| Spouse | Sione Ikamafana Tuku'aho m. 2022 | ||||
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| Father | Akau'ola | ||||
| Mother | Vangana Kolokesa Cowley Faletau | ||||
| Religion | Methodism | ||||
| Tongan royal family |
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Lanu Hahau Tuku'aho born Lanu Hahau Faletau; 19 March 1992) is a member of the Tongan royal family. She is the wife of Sione Ikamafana Tuku'aho the second son of Fatafehi 'Alaivahamama'o Tuku'aho.
Biography[edit]
Lanu Hahau Faletau is a New Zealand lawyer, model and member of the Tongan royal family.[1][2]
She is an alumnus of the University of Auckland where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law and Master of Laws.[3]
At present Lanu is a Senior Solicitor for one of New Zealand's leading litigation law firms.[4]. She represents the Crown for all serious crimes in Auckland. Prior to that she acted for the Auckland Council in a much publicised appeal that saw petitions and calls for legal changes to be done for New Zealand's Dog Control laws.[5]
Notable Accolades[edit]
Lanu was selected in 2019 as one of 300 Asia-Pacific Leaders for the Obama Foundation.[6] She represented Tonga and New Zealand.[7]
In 2020 she was selected as one of six women creating positive change in the Fashion Industry.[8]
In 2021 Lanu was recognised as one of the University of Auckland's alumni "40 under 40" influencers to shine in both her professional and personal life.[9][10]
Marriage[edit]
On 29 October 2022, Lanu married Prince Sione Ikamafana Tuku'aho at St Pauls church in Auckland in a significantly reduced celebration due to COVID-19. The nuptials was the first for the Tongan royal family since the Crown Prince of Tonga Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala married Sinaitakala Fakafanua – with the pair being double second cousins.[11]
The wedding was attended by all senior members of the Tongan Royal Family including King Tupou VI and Queen Consort Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho.[12]
References[edit]
- ↑ "40 under 40". The University of Auckland. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ↑ Apa, Sapati. "Inspiring Islander". The Coconet TV. NZOA Digital. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ↑ Auckland Council. "Family support and academic tradition key to success". Auckland Council. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ↑ Connell, Meredith. "Staff". MC. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ↑ Owen, Catrin (5 December 2021). "High Court appeal to save beloved husky after he killed chicken and guinea pig". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ↑ Lolohea, Alice (22 November 2019). "Tagata Pasifika". Tagata Pasifika. TP. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ↑ "Graduate selected as Obama Leader". University of Auckland. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ↑ Ebrey, Evelyn (7 March 2020). "International Women's Day: Six women that are creating positive change in fashion". FASHIONZ. FashionNZ. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ↑ "40 under 40". The University of Auckland. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ↑ Wynn, Kristy. "40 under 40". New Zealand Herald. NZ herald. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ↑ Tanatarova, Elmira. "King of Tonga's nephew marries bride in beautiful Auckland ceremony". MSN. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ↑ "The prince and his sweetheart waited three years for the wedding". Slovenske Novice. BPK. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
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