William Sio has the matai of Aupito from the Matatufu village of the Lotofaga district on the island of Upolu.
11 Facts About William Sio
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William Sio belongs to the extended family called Aiga Sa Aupito, which he now heads, as his father, Aupito Pupu Sio, bestowed the title in a 'fa'aui le ula' from father to son.
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William Sio is a Mormon and has served as one of their bishops.
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William Sio is married with a family of adult and young children.
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William Sio recalled that he was personally traumatised by the raid and that his father, who had recently bought the house, was helpless.
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William Sio served as a Manukau City Councillor, representing the Otara ward from 2001.
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However Labour Party list MP Dianne Yates left the Parliament on 29 March 2008, and William Sio was declared elected in her place.
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William Sio was re-elected during the 2017 general election by a margin of 14,597 votes, defeating National Party candidate Agnes Loheni.
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On 26 October 2017, William Sio was appointed Minister for Pacific Peoples, Associate Minister for Courts, and Associate Minister of Justice.
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William Sio retained his associate justice portfolio while picking up the associate foreign affairs, education, and health portfolios.
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William Sio justified his stance based the beliefs of many Pacific Islanders whom he represents.