I’m not very good at writing but I think reading about my experience would help someone in a similar situation. What can I do?

You can contact the editorial team directly – aroha@lalecheleague.org.nz – with an outline of what you would like to share, and we will help you turn your experiences into a story.

How long will my story or article need to be?

It varies, but generally anywhere between 500 and 2000 words. Stories that follow a timeline of events may be longer than a story centered around one specific event.

How do I submit my story or article?

You can email the editorial team: aroha@lalecheleague.org.nz

Or post to:
Aroha Editor,
LLLNZ
PO Box 50780
Porirua 5240

Please don’t forget to include all of your contact details, and a stamped, self addressed envelope if you would like your photos returned to you.

What happens after I have submitted my story or article?

The Aroha editor will contact you to acknowledge its arrival, and may have some suggestions or ask for additional information during the editing process. Your story or article will then be reviewed by our editorial team who may have further suggestions or questions before your story or article is approved for publication.

Your story may be edited for length and clarity. In the rare event that major changes are necessary, your approval will be sought first. All submissions to Aroha become the property of LLLNZ.

Will I be paid if my work is published?

Unfortunately not. We are a volunteer-based organisation and depend on our contributors sharing their stories and articles for the purpose of helping others, not for financial gain. However, we do send our contributors a copy of the Aroha issue they are published in.

I would like to advertise in Aroha. How do I go about doing this?

We welcome enquiries about advertising in Aroha, though our criteria must be met before acceptance of an advertisement. Please check out this page for more information