Affectionately known as S I N the Stewart Island News is a (mostly) monthly newsletter from New Zealand's southernmost community.
NOT FAKE NEWS (but occasionally includes made-up words).​

Do you have an interesting or quirky piece of Stewart Island News to share?
We're always keen to hear from new contributors - you help keep us going.
Fancy turning your hand to writing but feel a little nervous? We're happy to collaborate on something with you if time allows.

How to contribute: 
Email your article as a PDF, image file, or Word document. 
If you prefer snail mail or carrier pigeon, send it to PO Box 45, Oban, Stewart Island 9846.

2025/2026 DEADLINES: 

• 8th December 2025 (for December/January issue)
  
• 27th January 2026 (for February issue)
  
• 24th February 2026 (for March issue)
  
• 24th March 2026 (for April issue)
  
• 28th April 2026 (for May issue)
  
• 26th May 2026 (for June issue)
  
• 30th June 2026 (for July issue)
  
• no August 2026 issue
  
• 1st September 2026 (for September issue)
  

If you'd like to receive an email reminder of when our next issue goes to print we'll put you on our "contributors" mailing list which will give you advance notice of the deadline date.