Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Cook Islands Maori - (rar)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: French Polynesia

Also found in: Cook Islands; New Zealand; United States

Population: 1,800

Global Population: 88,900

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Cook Islands Maori of French Polynesia, numbering 1,800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 88,900 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Cook Islands Maori. The primary religion practiced by the Cook Islands Maori is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available