At some point during Pu Ariki’s reign the Tikopian chief voyaged to Anuta, where he spoke with the two indigenous chiefs. He told them of the storms, droughts, tidal waves, and famines he …

Welcome to the official website of Anuta, a community in the southwestern Pacific. The community’s traditional home is the island of Anuta, located at the eastern end of the Solomon …

Anuta is a small volcanic outcropping in the Solomon Islands’ Temotu Province. It is the country’s easternmost populated island, located at approximately 169°50’ East and 11°40’ South.

Anuta’s history is interwoven with its stories. In fact, much of what we know about Anuta’s history is based on a repertoire of historical tales, known as araarapanga, that have been carefully …

In the provincial assembly of Temotu Province, Anuta is represented by John Tomotu. Community members conduct much of their economic and cultural activity in cooperation with other …

After Pu Kaurave’s burial, Ruokimata came back to Anuta. He came to tell his mother he would tear down the house, because only people who had died inside their houses could be buried …

Anuta has been the subject of five documentary film and television productions: A Very Remote Island Called Anuta (The Family That Dared, episode 9 of 12) (in English and German, 1984) …

For those interested in learning still more about Anuta, consider taking a look at some of the texts listed below. Those interested in Polynesian outliers more generally might also consult this …

The only terrestrial animals to be eaten on Anuta are several types of land crab, and this is only done by children for entertainment. Birds, on the other hand, are sometimes fairly plentiful, and …

Anuta has a rich culture and society, developed over many years of interaction with our neighbors near and far. We welcome you to learn more about us, about what we share with others and …