Contribute to Te Whakatika

The Aotearoa New Zealand Professional Practice Journal for Outdoor and Environmental learning

Contribute to Te Whakatika

The Aotearoa New Zealand Professional Practice Journal for Outdoor and Environmental learning

What is Te Whakatika?

Te Whakatika represents the beginning of a journey (to set out) and the process of making corrections (to amend and prepare). As the flagship journal of EONZ, created in partnership with New Zealand Assoication for Environmental Education (NZAEE), it provides a platform for educators, researchers, and practitioners to share innovative practices, case studies and research in outdoor learning.

 

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Call for Articles - Spring Issue 2025

We invite you to contribute to our Spring 2025 issue of Te Whakatika. Share your insights on outdoor and environmental learning in Aotearoa.

Expression of Interest

Why Contribute?

This is your chance to:

  • Promote innovative practices in outdoor and environmental education.
  • Engage with like-minded professionals passionate about learning outside the classroom.
  • Contribute to the growing knowledge of education for sustainability in Aotearoa.

How to Submit Your Article

Step 1: The first step is to register your interest in writing an article by clicking on the Expression of Interest button below and filling in the form (this is just so that our editor can get in touch and knows what articles might be written - you can change your mind!). This is just an expression of interest and our editor will then be in contact with you.

Then:

  1. Write a 600–1500-word article with maximum 5–6 references.
  2. Include 1–3 photos (JPEG format, sent separately from the text, with permission and credits).
  3. Te Reo Māori does not need to be italicised as it is not a foreign language. Do not mark plurals of Māori with an 's'. Use macrons on long vowels or a double vowel.
  4. Format in Microsoft Word (Calibri, Size 12, 1.5 line spacing, A4).
  5. Follow APA referencing style. Learn More
  6. Submit by emailing your work to editor@eonz.org.nz

Submission Deadline for the next edition is: 1 August 2025

If you have any questions at all or would like some assistance with a potential article idea, or writing for the journal, we are here to help! We love contributions for first time writers. Please reach out to the editor and they will help or put you in touch with someone who can.

Expression of Interest

What Happens After Submission?

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Submission Received: Article is sent to a reviewer by the editor.

Feedback Shared: Reviewer provides feedback, which may include some opportunities for improvement.

Revised and Finalised: Author may make any changes and resubmits.

Publication: Article is prepared for publication in Te Whakatika.

You get to see your work published (and you can send a copy to your principal or mum!).

Te Whakatika—formerly Out and About—represents the start of a journey (to set out) and the act of making corrections (to amend and prepare).


ISSN 2624-0513 (Print) | ISSN 2624-0512 (Online)
Published by Education Outdoors New Zealand (EONZ).

and is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0