
Landfall Tauraka is Aotearoa New Zealand’s longest-running arts and literary journal, celebrating more than 75 years of publishing the best in writing and art.
About the Journal
Each issue features two full-colour art portfolios alongside a vibrant mix of fiction, poetry, essays, cultural commentary and reviews. More than 2500 contributors have produced nearly 9000 works, making Landfall Tauraka a living taonga and a vital platform for diverse voices.
The journal’s new name reflects its founding spirit and its contemporary kaupapa as a harbour for creativity, critical thought and artistic practice.
Edited by Lynley Edmeades, Landfall Tauraka continues to bring together fresh perspectives from both established and emerging writers and artists.
Reviews and Archive
Landfall Tauraka Reviews — monthly long-form reviews of contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand literature (edited by David Eggleton).
The Landfall Archive — free digital access to issues published 1947–1986.
Subscription rates (NZD):
Category | 1 year (2 issues) |
NZ Individual | $65 |
Australia Individual | $75 |
Rest of World Individual * | $95 |
NZ Institution | $100 |
Australia Institution | $110 |
Rest of World Institution * | $130 |
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Prices include GST (for NZ) and postage.
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Until further notice, we are unable to ship to the USA.
Issue range | Price |
Issues 1–200 | Contact for quote |
Issues 201–225 | NZ$10 each |
Issues 226–247 | NZ$30 each |
Issues 248+ | NZ$35 each |
Postage:
Within NZ: NZ$1.50 per issue.
International and bulk orders: a quote will be provided.
We hold a limited selection of back issues for purchase. Please complete the form below to request a quote, and we’ll confirm availability.
We welcome original, unpublished submissions from Aotearoa New Zealand and Pacific writers, or work connected to the region by theme or setting. Australian work is occasionally included as a special feature.
Simultaneous submissions and resubmissions of previously declined work are not accepted.
- Poetry: up to 5 poems per issue
- Prose: up to 2 pieces (maximum 3000 words per piece, including endnotes)
- All submissions must be complete, stand-alone works
- We welcome work in te reo Māori, accompanied by an English translation
How to submit:
- Use the online submission form below
- File name should include your name (e.g. john_smith.docx)
- Include your name on every page of the submission
- Include a short contributor bio (around 30 words)
Deadlines:
- 10 January (for May issue)
- 31 May (for October issue)
Submissions are accepted year-round and considered for the next issue. Responses are sent after content for each issue is finalised (March and September).
Ad size | Dimensions | Rate (NZD) |
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Full page | 169 × 115 mm | $275 |
Half page | 115 x 82 mm | $190 |
All rates exclude GST. Ads must be black-and-white and supplied as JPEG files, sized to spec. Prices exclude agency fees.
Advertising deadlines:
May issue
Booking: 22 February
Final copy: 1 March
November issue
Booking: 8 September
Final copy: 15 September
For enquiries contact: publicity@otago.ac.nz
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