Events from 2023 in French Polynesia.

Incumbents

President: Édouard Fritch (until 12 May); Moetai Brotherson onwards President of the Assembly: Gaston Tong Sang (until 12 May); Antony Géros onwards

Events

16 April: First round of the 2023 French Polynesian legislative election 30 April: Second round of the 2023 French Polynesian legislative election

Sports 19 – 27 August: French Polynesia at the 2023 World Athletics Championships

Deaths

29 April – Ralph Taaviri, 68, trade unionist, independence activist, and environmentalist. 2 May – Matahi Brothers, 62, businessman. 11 May – Teina Maraeura, 72, politician, deputy (1986–2013, 2018–2023) and mayor of Rangiroa (1986–2021). 19 July – Raymond Bagnis, 91, doctor, ciguatera fish poisoning researcher. 22 December – John Mairai, 78, poet, actor, and playwright.

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