Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Polynesian
Language: Niuean - (niu)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Evangelical Protestantism
Country: New Zealand
Also found in: Cook Islands; Niue; Tonga; United States
Population: 28,000
Global Population: 30,190
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Niueans of New Zealand, numbering 28,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 30,190 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Niuean. The primary religion practiced by the Niueans 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: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available