Tīrou

Tīrou is the figurative waka, as the publication and the articles within the publication move the waka sideways or in different directions but align to the kaupapa and purpose.

Tīrou 2 continues a journey of providing a platform for new and emerging kairangahau to publish on the topics of importance to hapū, iwi, and takata whenua within our communities. The first issue of Tīrou held a theme of Tino Rangatiratanga, while the current call for papers is focused on the idea of Kaha Papare – the capacity for [indigenous] resistance – strong creative spaces of and for resistance. Explorations of this theme in a variety of ways such as pūrakau, mahi toi, multimedia, and written word are welcome.  Furthermore, we are seeking submissions that stimulate critical discussions on the theme, and that lean into indigenous ways of resistance, ka mua ka muri, in the past and looking to future ways, as the waka moves with waves of resistance and against swells to resist, to protect, and to entice others to explore with passion. 
ISSN (hardcopy): ISSN 3021-4726; ISSN (online): ISSN 3021-4734.

Scope: (Tīrou) 2 expressions of interest are now open for the theme Kaha Papare – the capacity for [indigenous] resistance – strong creative spaces of and for resistance.  Please contact the editors Rachel Dibble and Nikita Rewha for expressions of interest, with full submissions due by 30 April 2027. 

Email: Rachel Dibble (Editor)  and Nikita Rewha (Editor)
Associate Editor:  Dr Stephanie Kelly