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New Zealand is a nation made up of Pacific Islands, yet it has often struggled to see itself as a Pacific Island nation. In Island Time, Damon Salesa argues that turning to the Pacific allows us to understand life on these shores more fully.

Charting a course through the “islands” of Pacific life in New Zealand—Otara, Tokoroa, Porirua, Oamaru, and beyond—Salesa shows how New Zealand is already becoming “even more Pacific by the hour.” This insightful book asks what it would mean for New Zealand to recognise its Pacific talent and finally act like a Pacific nation, offering a far-sighted perspective on identity, culture, and belonging.

Why Readers Will Love This Book:
• Explores New Zealand’s Pacific identity and cultural connections
• Offers insight into migration, society, and multiculturalism
• Highlights the vibrancy of Pacific communities across Aotearoa
• Encourages reflection on belonging, representation, and national identity
• Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in Pacific studies or New Zealand culture

Product Details:
• Author: Damon Salesa
• Format: Soft Cover
• ISBN: 9781988533537
• Themes: Pacific identity, New Zealand culture, society, migration, multiculturalism

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