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Pacific Cultures research: What we’re working on

Publication: Tangata o le Moana (2nd edition)

Research and updating the 2012 publication, Tangata o le Moana – New Zealand and the people of the Pacific.

Te Papa Researchers: Sean Mallon, Rachel Yates

External researchers:  Kolokesa Mahina Tuai (independent scholar); Damon Salesa (University of Auckland); external contributors (tbc).

Project description:  This research project revisits the successful publication, Tangata o le Moana: New Zealand and the people of the Pacific (Te Papa Press, 2012) introducing new chapters and contributors, and expanding the books storylines through new topics and themes.

Primary output: Book.

A book cover with a lot of people on it on an orange background

Caption

Cover for the 2012 edition of Tangata o le Moana, Te Papa Press. Te Papa

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