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Coffee LaLa was born of a fortuitous string of events. Surprisingly, roasting coffee is a lot like firing pottery. Potters and cooks make good roasters... www.coromind.nz

Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour is a wonderful annual event celebrating the vibrant artistic community in and around Coromandel Town, and Coromind is delighted to partner with it!  www.coromind.nz

Throughout his career, Ashley has drawn inspiration from those he worked alongside – especially Barry Brickell, who became a key influence in his understanding of clay. Over time, ancient ceramic traditions and the work of New Zealand artists such as Graham Fraser, Warren Tippett, and Andrew Van der Putten helped refine his aesthetic. In the 1980s and ’90s, Ashley’s work evolved through colour and...

The process of researching a topic, and then turning the research findings into a narrative, is not a task to be undertaken lightly, if for no other reason than the writer’s exposure to rabbit holes into which they might fall. Some years ago... www.coromind.nz

T he English School marketing fair I attended in Riyadh was held in the NZ Embassy …  The NZ Embassy is deemed to be NZ soil so alcohol can be consumed there and it was interesting to see a lot of Saudi language school agents making a beeline for the bar... www.coromind.nz

Driving Creek is thrilled to announce that Ngā Kaihanga Uku (the Māori Clay Artists Collective) and friends will be returning to Kapanga to rekindle their long-standing relationship with Driving Creek. www.coromind.nz

Wāhi Tukurua has launched Mercury Bay’s first-ever resource recovery centre at 239 South Highway, Whitianga – right next to the Refuse Transfer Station!  www.coromind.nz

We are Suckafish and we play punk rock. Our style is loosely based on the 90s punk sound but also dips into ska, grunge and metal. www.coromind.nz

It's hard to describe. That feeling in your chest as the music reaches within, grasping your core, sending vibrations throughout your entire being. When nothing exists but you and that rhythm as you melt and connect into something primal. Coromind has a heart for giving and spreading joy, bringing people back to their true nature to experience life as we were designed, centred in creation.  w...

Here's the full audio version of Coromind Magazine Issue 32! www.coromind.nz

Te Tiriti, representation, and the power of your vote. What is a ward? Where did this all start? Does democracy work for Māori wards? Will Māori wards cost more money? Who gets a say? Find out here! www.coromind.nz

 Another great adventure from Ross Liggins, this time about his time in Saudi Arabia: "The camel market was interesting, except when I was given a cup of fresh, warm camel milk which I was assured was excellent for health. I drank it politely, trying to smile and not spit it out. A camel seller told me that..."  www.coromind.nz

May Love is a sweet sensitive songwriter with a delicately expressive voice and a penchant for emotional storytelling. She has performed extensively around Europe and released music in various genres, with the aim of inspiring and uplifting listeners. www.coromind.nz

Great Mercury Island / Ahuahu – 1872 hectares, basically two islands, one rhyolitic and the other andesitic, joined by a tombolo (natural sand isthmus) in the centre on which once stood great native conifer and coastal trees. At the time of my employment in 2016, Great Mercury Island had only just been officially recognised as a pest-free island, after a major pest eradication in 2014 focused prim...

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

Fishing may still carry a reputation for being a man’s game, but in Whitianga, tides are changing. Hunting & Fishing Whitianga hosted a sold-out event that brought together a lively crew of wahine for an evening of creativity, connection, and casting.  www.coromind.nz

If you have ever wondered when the best time in life is to learn a new language, then you’re in luck because a ton of study has gone into this... www.coromind.nz

I am an artist whose creative journey began over 20 years ago, when a close friend encouraged me to explore the world of painting. Starting with oils, I soon discovered the beauty and versatility of other mediums, which has led to a unique and ever-evolving artistic practice. www.coromind.nz

Coromind On Air started with a simple idea: turn the camera on, hit record, and let the community speak. Whether it’s a conversation with an artist, a panel of candidates before the elections, or a local band performing under the stars, Coromind On Air is becoming a space where voices from across Hauraki-Coromandel can meet and be heard. www.coromind.nz

Some places just get things right. Atmosphere, top service, delicious food, and something to keep everyone entertained. The Aviator in Thames is one of those places. www.coromind.nz

I’m an anti-social web designer working from home in the Coromandel. I had spun my web about 160 metres up, well away from the pigs, possums and goats down below... www.coromind.nz

When I first met Murray Rainey, aka Muzza, what struck me wasn’t just his elegant, well-balanced pottery. It was the tidiness of his studio. It was spotless. Not in a clinical way, but in a way that made you feel calm. Safe, even... www.coromind.nz

 Being outside and connecting with the environment is one of my favourite things to do with my children. Helping them learn how to respect nature is incredibly rewarding. Ra knows not to touch bees because he might get a mamae (hurt) so he waves at them and says “Hi bee” in the cutest toddler voice. He also says hi to the flowers. www.coromind.nz

A while ago I was very fortunate to be selected to travel to Japan, representing New Zealand, at the Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar, in Kōhoku, a town in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. Whilst there is much to write about … it was the collective responsibility felt by the citizens, working together for the betterment of all, which had the most profound effect on me. www.coromind...

During my linguistics and language studies, there turned out to be several surprising crossovers between how you approach language and how you can approach life and the people around you.  www.coromind.nz