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The paper discusses the presence of a Lapita site at Mangaasi in central Vanuatu. The pottery found at the site is referred to as the Arapus style, characterized by plain globular pots with out-curving rims and notched lips. The Arapus ware is associated with other artifacts such as Tridacna shell arm rings, hinge-region adzes, and grooved sea-urchin spines, which are typically found in Lapita sites. Erueti-style pottery is found stratigraphically above the Arapus ware, indicating a clear development and succession of pottery styles at the site. The paper also mentions discussions with colleagues and the acknowledgment of comments from anonymous referees, which have helped refine and shape the ideas presented in the paper.