For the first time in 38 years, France will have a Kanak person - an indigenous New Caledonian -- representing the French territory in Parliament in Paris. Pro-independence Emmanuel Tjibaou jee-bow has claimed victory in one of the two New Caledonian constituencies in the French National Assembly. The other seat has gone to pro-France, or Loyalists', Nicolas Metzdorf. Long-time New Caledonia watcher and a correspondent for Islands Business magazine Nic Maclellan spoke to Corin Dann.