8 May 2018

Tapura Huiraatira wins resounding victory in French Polynesia

From , 3:04 pm on 8 May 2018

French Polynesia's ruling Tapura Huiraatira party has won a resounding victory in the run-off round of the territorial election.

Its share is twice the combined result of the two opposition parties, the Tahoeraa Huiraatira and the Tavini Huiraatira.

Walter Zweifel has this report.

Tapura Huiraatira leader Edouard Fritch emerges after casting his ballot in the second round of French Polynesia's territorial election. The Tapuraa won a resounding victory, it was announced last night.

Tapura Huiraatira leader Edouard Fritch emerges after casting his ballot in the second round of French Polynesia's territorial election. The Tapuraa won a resounding victory, it was announced last night. Photo: AFP