Aims: The diversity of the fauna of the southern continents and oceans is of worldwide interest to researchers in universities, museums, and other centres. The New Zealand Journal of Zoology plays an important role in disseminating information on field-based, experimental, and theoretical research on the zoology of the region.
Scope of submissions: The New Zealand Journal of Zoology publishes original research papers, review papers, short communications, whakaaro | perspectives, forum articles and book reviews. We welcome submissions in all fields of zoological science concerning New Zealand, the Pacific Basin and Antarctica. Particular strengths include conservation biology, insect taxonomy and pest control, but the journal’s subject matter also includes ecology, physiology, pathology, behaviour, genetics, and taxonomy.
Prospective contributors should consult recent issues of the journal and see whether a planned submission is appropriate.
No page charges for publication
Free colour printing
Articles published online before quarterly print publication
Open Select options available for open access publication (e.g., Gold OA)

Electronic and printed issues are published quarterly (B5 format).

Senior Editor 
Dr Cor Vink – Canterbury Museum, New Zealand 

Associate Editors 
Dr Jonathan Banks – Cawthron Institute, New Zealand 
Professor Jim Briskie – University of Canterbury, New Zealand 
Dr Rob Cruickshank – Christchurch City Libraries, New Zealand 
Dr Chris Jones – Landcare Research, New Zealand 
Dr Christina Painting – University of Waikato, New Zealand 
Associate Professor Adrian Paterson – Lincoln University, New Zealand 
Dr Mandy Tocher – Ryder Environmental Ltd, New Zealand