What is the political status of Tokelau?

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What is the political status of Tokelau?

The political status of Tokelau is that it is a dependent territory of New Zealand. It is officially classified as a non-self-governing territory and is administered by New Zealand on behalf of Tokelauans. Tokelau does not have full sovereignty and its political affairs are overseen by the Tokelau Council for the Ongoing Government (TCOG), which consists of the three village leaders.