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Nearly every surfer dreams of one day riding the waves at the place some claim to be the birthplace of surfing, the islands of Hawaii. On arrival in Honolulu on board Air NZ, I discovered that my surfboard had been broken in half ... www.coromind.nz

A lifelong Aucklander until recently, Keegan is a 29-year-old singer-songwriter living with cerebral palsy, a condition affecting movement, muscle control, coordination and balance. He discovered his voice at age three in a chapel. Inspired, he began composing original music by thirteen, determined to forge his distinctive sound. www.coromind.nz

Backyard bird feeding is an enjoyable hobby that many Kiwis enjoy. Previous studies (Forest and Bird) have found around half of NZ households provide food for garden birds. Unfortunately, such practice is harmful because it attracts introduced... www.coromind.nz

Welcome to the full audio version of Coromind Magazine, Issue 34. www.coromind.nz

When you scroll through your social media feeds – whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, or even LinkedIn – what do you see? Probably a lot of carefully chosen selfies, success stories, and perfectly edited moments, but... www.coromind.nz

My own life began in a situation of dishonesty which I outlined in a previous Coromind article. My parents suddenly married and hightailed it to London so my mum could give birth to me free from prying eyes and wagging tongues and avoid the social stigma of falling pregnant before marriage.  www.coromind.nz

In November last year, a few of your local Haheitians managed to finally make a trip happen that had been on the ‘Missions’ list for years – from the end of the road, Fletcher Bay, back home to Hahei Beach, via sea kayaks.  www.coromind.nz

I’ve just found a scrap of paper squashed at the back of my socks drawer. Must have been there a while. It’s a list of my favourite words. There are words to impress, some that sound silly, words of comfort and words that make me giggle.  www.coromind.nz

When people visit our wood-cabin workshop in the heart of Thames, they often arrive carrying something precious – a memory, a milestone, a piece of family history, or a work of art that deserves to be seen and preserved.  www.coromind.nz

Ahuahu (named Great Mercury Island by Captain Cook) is unique in that it represents a snapshot of time, a snapshot of human interaction isolated from the influences of the mainland but a good representation of the human model.  www.coromind.nz

After completing a Fine Arts degree from Oxford University, I then spent 40 years teaching art – firstly as a secondary school art teacher in the UK and then as Teacher in Charge of art in NZ. More recently, I have taught art workshops at Toi Ako Community Centre and done relief teaching in primary schools. www.coromind.nz

Recently Thames High School students were given the opportunity to participate in the 48 Hours Film Challenge, and what a fun opportunity it was! The challenge was to create a short film within just one weekend to the highest quality possible.  www.coromind.nz

Kia Ora Koutou, Jessica and Joshua here from Garden Music in Thames. As artists ourselves, as well as working professionally within the arts, we know first-hand the complexities, joys and exhaustion of it all. One of the best things that keeps us going and keeps us inspired is getting that fresh issue of Coromind. www.coromind.nz

Living in Whitianga for over 50 years, I have witnessed the rapid decline of our native trees/shrubs/grasses/food sources and habitat for our native birds, insects, bees and butterflies. www.coromind.nz

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects approximately 50% of women and 30% of female athletes, some of whom haven’t even given birth. Maybe your mother, sister, wife, partner, daughter. It affects our family, work and social life, it restricts our sporting activities. POP is common, yet most of us get caught by surprise when it happens because we have never heard of it before.  www.coromind.nz

Fiona Gates describes her journey to clay as both a homecoming and a rediscovery. Growing up in Tāmaki Makaurau before settling in Coroglen, she found in the Coromandel not just the beauty of beach and bush, but a stable foundation for her whānau and creative life. www.coromind.nz

Love them or dislike them, the coalition government's implemented and proposed changes will significantly impact workers across New Zealand's employment landscape. Find out more here! www.coromind.nz

Proud to be Local is our inspirational feature, highlighting homegrown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things! In this edition, Chelsey Bennett. Brought to you by Fabian Roberts. www.coromind.nz

Raised in the Waikato, Raewyn has never forgotten the tutelage gained from many performers and teachers who had been in the theatre a lot longer than her. So now, as an adult, with not only experience but formal training to her name, she feels passionately about giving back and supporting young talented people keen on taking to the stage. www.coromind.nz

If we’re talking pillars of the Coromandel music scene, Dylan Wade Lajunen deserves a mention. Living on the peninsula for 38 years, Dylan has had a long and rewarding career as a singer-songwriter/guitarist, performing/recording artist and music teacher. www.coromind.nz

Once again, Mercury Bay Performing Arts will bring together young talent from across the peninsula to create a magical production that promises to be bigger, brighter and even more breathtaking than the last! www.coromind.nz

Most towns have their ‘good sorts’, local men and women who quietly and unassumingly contribute to their community, their dedication and involvement leaving a lasting and much-valued legacy. One such person was Frederick Sawyer, affectionately known as Fred.  www.coromind.nz

I wake early and busy myself with packing a bag, fussing over a layered outfit – Melbourne's weather can be more volatile than home – then anxiously sift through old writings in an attempt to reassure myself that I have at least a semblance of know-how, worthy of the weekend ahead. www.coromind.nz

For the longest time, all I really wanted was a little cabin in the woods where I could draw, paint, surf, and maybe rock out to a party or three if the isolation got too much. Fast forward to today and that dream still feels as far away as it did 30 years ago. Funny how the simplest things can be the hardest to achieve … or maybe I’m just taking the long and winding road to get there. www.coromin...

When the first issue of Coromind came out, I already knew it would be something special. I had been friends with Leo and Taylor for years, and watched them pour their creativity and energy into ALTBAYS Table Talk, their podcast that sparked honest conversations and unexpected connections.  www.coromind.nz