The race to become the next Tongan prime minister is down to two, after the caretaker prime minister pulled out of the race.
Nominations close next Tuesday, before a vote happens at a special meeting at parliament.
Those deciding are the 26 members, including the 17 people's representatives, and the 9 Noble representatives.
That latter group will be significant, as the Nobles tend to vote as a block.
Worldwatch's Max Towle spoke to RNZ correspondent Kalafi Moala.
