A group of Tahitians from Tupaia’s island Ra’iatea are in New Zealand as part of the Tuia 250 commemorations. Jean-Claude Tautu is a direct descendant of Tupaia and speaks to Pacific Breakfast about the significance of the event, alongside interpreter Ben Tei.

<p>A group of Tahitians from Tupaia&rsquo;s island Ra&rsquo;iatea are in New Zealand as part of the Tuia 250 commemorations. Jean-Claude Tautu is a direct descendant of Tupaia and speaks to Pacific Breakfast about the significance of the event, alongside interpreter Ben Tei.</p>

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