He also successfully pushed for reform of New Zealand's mental health laws.
But European nations have kept pushing here for democratic reform.
Australia, a key donor, has pushed for good governance and economic reform in the islands.
Even as researchers push for reform in the system, that perspective may be the most pragmatic.
He pushed for secular law, religious reform, and education for girls.
There are just a few people in the top leadership who are pushing for reform.
So the next mayor will have to spend a lot of energy and political capital to push for reform.
The Medical Department pushed for reform and regulation through the hegemony of state medicine.
"The government has to push for further reform."
Protesters appeared to be pushing for reform rather than a revolution unlike in Tunisia.