The Aotearoa NZ Professional Practice Journal for Outdoor and Environmental Learning
Te Whakatika is a collaboration between Education Outdoors NZ and the NZ Association for Environmental Education. Sitting at the nexus of academic inquiry and educational practice, Te Whakatika seeks to create a space to share good practice, innovative ideas, and critical engagement in outdoor and environmental learning.
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Articles in Autumn 2026 Issue 46
Re-anchoring Wellbeing in Place by Erin Porteous
Donations Scheme and Equity by Chris North, Dr David Irwin, Dr Allen Hill, Mike Boyes, Dr Lena Mkwara
Porirua Climate and Rangatahi Voice by Dr Conor Twyford, Wairere Pene, Orini Rokx-Taratu, Amanda Dobson, Michele Whiting
Current Good Practice in EOTC by Jenny Langrish
Bridging the Gap - Environmental Studies by Yotam Kay
Making the Most of the Outdoor Classroom by Naomi Ishihara
Unconventional Spaces of Learning by Katie Earle and Dr Judy Bruce
The Mountains Won't Make Me Choose by Laura Hermanns
Recognising Practical Intelligence by Dave Williams
Resources, Providers and PLD Support for Educators
Latest Open-Access Research News by Dr David Hills
Past issues of Te Whakatika can be accessed from the EONZ website here.
The next issue will be published in spring 2026 and we welcome expressions of interest and submissions at any time and up until August 1st, with all the details you need on the Te Whakatika Contributions information page here.
