Tonga's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources launched the ‘Toe Talatalanoa Overseas Program’, a program for the ministry to share information and concerns regarding land, with Tongans overseas. The program runs from 5-22 December in Australia, and will later extend to New Zealand and the United States of America.

The Toe Talatalanoa Overseas program aims to address key areas of improvement, and to engage with Tongan communities abroad, to share updates, and provide important information, and support, regarding land. It includes explaining how land processes work, addressing concerns, and working closely with Tonga’s High Commission offices overseas, to make land-related transactions easier.

The initial phase of the program commenced in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney, concluding in Brisbane. The Minister of Lands, Lord Tu’i’afitu was accompanied by key officials including Lady Tu’i’afitu, Deputy CEO Viliami Folau, Chief Draughtsman Sione Leki, Senior Urban Planner Makakaufaki Matekitonga, Registration Officer Warrick Vea, and Assistant Registration Officer Amipelela Tokelau.

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources stated that it wants to foster stronger ties with overseas Tongans and ensuring their rights and concerns regarding land issues are acknowledged and addressed.