King Tupou VI has reappointed Kanitesi Mahe to the noble title Niukapu.
The appointment made Wednesday is effective from 30 November 2017.
Kaniva News reports the family of Lord Niukapu have celebrated the reappointment during a cultural ceremony and entertainment at Bay of Manumataongo in Nuku’alofa.
“Kanitesi Mahe is the lawful successor to the hereditary noble title and estate of: Niukapu and shall possess and enjoy the hereditary estate appurtenant to the title to which he has succeeded together with the rents and profits thereof and all other rights and privileges attached to the title as from 30 November 2017,” a family spokesperson said.
Niukapu’s hereditary estate is Fangale’ounga in Ha’apai.