Nau mai, haere mai – MAI Journal welcomes submissions all year round.

We invite contributions of original scholarly work focused on Indigenous knowledge and development in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand. MAI Journal primarily accepts substantive research articles (up to 7,000 words) that explore Indigenous topics or themes. We also welcome shorter commentaries (up to 3,000 words) that respond to current issues or offer critical reflections relevant to Indigenous communities.

Submissions are open throughout the year, but we are especially seeking articles for consideration in our 2026 issues. Early submission is strongly encouraged - please submit your manuscript by 15 December 2025.

For submission guidelines, please visit: Information for Authors | MAI Journal

If you have any questions, please contact the editorial team at: editors@journal.mai.ac.nz