Pacific

Fritch invites Polynesian leaders to Taputapuatea inscription

13:36 pm on 5 September 2017

French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has invited Polynesian leaders to celebrate the inscription of Taputapuatea marae on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Taputapuatea marae on Raiatea in French Polynesia Photo: AFP

Speaking at the meeting of the Polynesian Leaders Group in Samoa, Mr Fritch extended the invitation to visit the site on Raiatea island in November.

He also welcomed work on the Honotua cable and efforts to improve air links between Polynesia's islands as part of a push to attract more tourists.