1972 Niuean general election


General elections were held in Niue on 18 March 1972. Only five of the eleven constituencies were contested, with the candidates in the other six constituencies elected unopposed.

Aftermath

Following the elections, Robert Rex was re-elected as Leader of Government Business and formed an Executive Council of four members.
MemberPortfolios
Robert RexLeader of Government Business, Finance and Government Administration
Enetama LipitoaHealth, Justice, Radio and Post Office
Frank LuiWorks and Police
Young VivianAgriculture, Economic Development and Marketing, Education

Shortly after the elections concluded, a Select Committee for Constitutional Development was established to look at issues including land laws and the future relationship with New Zealand. This led to a referendum on self-governance in 1974.