About
Founded in 1989, takahe magazine publishes short stories, poetry and art, as well as essays, interviews, and book reviews in related areas. Many of Aotearoa New Zealand’s brightest literary talents made their first public appearance within our pages, and we remain committed to publishing the best work from emerging talents alongside that of established writers and artists.
Important: Postal submissions permitted from within New Zealand.
Country of Publication & Year Established
 New Zealand |
Established in 1989 |
|
Publication Media & Frequency
| EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Published 1 x per year. |
| PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 2 x per year. |
Fiction Open
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: New Zealanders, People in a specific region.
- Genres:
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 500 words; Up to 3 pieces. |
| FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | 500 - 1,000 words. |
| SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 3,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| SSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Open
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: New Zealanders, People in a specific region.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Place/Regions (Specific region), Society/Culture.
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| YEssay Essay | 1,000 - 2,500 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| SSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | No | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Poetry Open
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: New Zealanders, People in a specific region.
- Genres:
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| PPoem Poem | No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| SSemi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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