Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Polynesian
Language: Rarotongan - (rar)
Alternate Name(s): Kuki
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism
Country: Cook Islands
Also found in: French Polynesia; New Zealand; United States
Population: 12,500
Global Population: 87,400
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Cook Islands Maori of Cook Islands, numbering 12,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 87,400 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Rarotongan. The primary religion practiced by the Cook Islands Maori is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available