Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Rakahanga-Manihiki - (rkh)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: New Zealand

Also found in: Cook Islands

Population: 2,900

Global Population: 4,800

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Rakahanga-Manihiki of New Zealand, numbering 2,900, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,800 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Rakahanga-Manihiki. The primary religion practiced by the Rakahanga-Manihiki 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.

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