Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Tahitian - (tah)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Evangelical Protestantism

Country: New Zealand

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

Population: 1,600

Global Population: 189,150

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Tahitians of New Zealand, numbering 1,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 189,150 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Tahitian. The primary religion practiced by the Tahitians is Evangelical Protestantism, a worldwide trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity that believes the essence of the Gospel consists of the doctrine of salvation by grace alone, solely through faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available