Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Tahitian - (tah)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestant

Country: New Zealand

Also found in: French Polynesia; New Caledonia; United States; Vanuatu

Population: 1,500

Global Population: 193,800

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Tahitians of New Zealand, numbering 1,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 193,800 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Tahitian. The primary religion practiced by the Tahitians is Protestant Christianity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available