Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Tongan - (ton)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: New Zealand

Also found in: American Samoa; Canada; Fiji; Tonga; United States; Vanuatu

Population: 72,500

Global Population: 207,550

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Tongans of New Zealand, numbering 72,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 207,550 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Tongan. The primary religion practiced by the Tongans 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