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Impressionist, quirky, cartoon-like painter and sculptor Cindy Alger was born and raised in Coromandel. Cindy paints around 20 paintings per year, but has aimed at ensuring her paintings are priced to be accessible to collectors who may not have big budgets as she believes that art is for everybody. www.coromind.nz

What’s clear now is that Coromind is more than a magazine. We’re a platform. One that produces and promotes events, partners with incredible creatives and businesses, and offers an online outlet where the world can see what makes our corner of Aotearoa NZ so unique – and feel inspired to visit, support, and celebrate it. www.coromind.nz

While Matariki is widely known as the marker of the Māori New Year, in regions like Te Taihauāuru, parts of Northland, and the South Island, we look first to Puanga – a star just as important in our skies and stories. www.coromind.nz

This is the 30th issue of Coromind! A milestone. Enjoy the full audio version. www.coromind.nz

Just like your car, your plumbing needs regular maintenance to keep everything running smoothly! Small issues like leaks, slow drains, or low water pressure can turn into big (and expensive) problems if left unchecked. Let’s catch those sneaky issues before they catch you! www.coromind.nz

Imagine an apple slice left out on the bench. After a while, it turns dull, dry, and wrinkly. Now picture your skin exposed to winter air without protection – losing bounce, hydration and glow day after day. So, how do we keep that juicy, fresh-skin glow alive in winter? www.coromind.nz

This Matariki, three unapologetically Māori voices—Jason Tahatika, Roimata Taimana, and Walter Baker—bring bold, powerful new work to Kūaotunu in a special exhibition titled The Three Fried Bread and a Doughnut . Their creativity calls us to reflect, remember, and connect. www.coromind.nz

Gold prices are high, and big companies are coming to our area planning to extract it. They aim to mine in and under the forests and mountains – and, as seen in Waihī, even beneath our homes. www.coromind.nz

New Zealand-born artist Ross Paul Dunn has long explored the complex relationship between humans, animals and the environment through his creative work. His paintings often weave narratives that challenge viewers to reflect on the way people shape – and are shaped by – the natural world. www.coromind.nz

Coromind Editorial - Issue 29, 2025 www.coromind.nz

Coromind Magazine Issue 29 Full Audio Version www.coromind.nz

Born from a simple callout for sock donations, Children in Care – Te Manaaki Tamariki is a grassroots initiative supporting vulnerable tamariki (children) across the Thames/Coromandel District. www.coromind.nz

In 2019, Carl committed and trained to do my bit to help change the trajectory of men’s health in New Zealand. Since then, Carl has worked in a private capacity with hundreds of Tāne from around Aotearoa who turn up to me in Tairua, with burnout, depression, trauma, addictions like alcohol/vaping, mental unease, relationship issues – an awareness that there is a better way to live – and are lookin...

Using language is this cool inbuilt ability, when you think about it. It takes the basic sounds we make with our mouths, or the signs we write or make with our hands, and forms entire codes that we then use to communicate. www.coromind.nz

If you’ve lived in New Zealand all your life, you should know by now that this season could bring some of the harshest weather conditions damaging to roofs: Strong winds, Heavy rainfall, Condensation and Moisture... www.coromind.nz

Have you ever wondered about a plant, animal or insect you’ve seen in nature? Your observations can make a valuable contribution to scientific research and conservation. www.coromind.nz

In 1975, after a three-week stay at a Buddhist monastery in Sri Lanka, I made my way by ferry across the Palk Strait to Tamil Nadu in southern India and from there caught a train to Pondicherry, a city south of the state’s capital Chennai, which at the time was called Madras... www.coromind.nz

Proud to be Local is our inspirational feature, highlighting homegrown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things out in the world. In this edition, Johnny Greaves. Brought to you by Ron Morgan. www.coromind.nz

When I first visited Kay Ogilvie’s studio, the diversity of her work immediately caught my attention. I loved the massive bats hanging upside down – as they would, of course – but what really stood out was how varied everything was. If you spread her pieces across a gallery floor without any labels, you’d be forgiven for thinking they were made by a group of different artists. In my humble opinion...

Gaming isn’t just for teenagers – it’s a cultural phenomenon for millions of people around the world, including a lot of adults. It’s more than just a way to pass the time; gaming lets people explore different identities, build skills and connect with others. www.coromind.nz

In the last five issues of Coromind , I took you on a trip, sharing my insights into the great food and drinks you’ll find in our lovely Hauraki-Coromandel region. For this last article, I wrap up with a few special things which occasionally feature as a real indulgence in my diet. www.coromind.nz

Eggsentric Café operators Sam Fowell and Rachel Saunders are showing that hospitality and sustainability go hand in hand. www.coromind.nz

I clearly remember the purpose that brought me to Hot Water Beach sixty years ago – looking for a site for a family beach home with room for gardening. I was 15 years old. My parents came down and bought a beachfront section and a DIY beach home project was created. www.coromind.nz

Kupe, the legendary Polynesian explorer, journeyed from the Pacific to Aotearoa on the Matawhaorua, a great double-hulled waka. According to tradition, Kupe was ‘chasing a wheke’ – a giant octopus – which metaphorically describes how he and his crew navigated the vast Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (Pacific Ocean) using the many different currents.  www.coromind.nz

While browsing through the museum collections, I was drawn to a photo of a gentleman in a uniform, with a number of medals pinned to his jacket. He appeared to have dressed carefully for the photo, with a sense of pride in his appearance and the uniform he was wearing.  www.coromind.nz