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If you have been to Tairua, you may have noticed branding on the shops and facilities with ‘Two Tides’, which is the English translation of Tairua. The first settlers, Polynesian ancestors of Māori, were elated by its sheltered harbour; it was one of the first places in New Zealand to be colonised. www.coromind.nz

The Coromind crew visits Allan Beaver’s studio in Coromandel Town on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Allan produces landscapes in oils, portraits in pastels, and freehand pencil sketches. His wife Loes creates handcrafts, knitting and tapestry. www.coromind.nz

Each month, one copy of Coromind will be preserved in the Alexander Turnbull Library, the national research and heritage collection. A second copy joins the general New Zealand and Pacific collection. Digital deposits are also included in the Alexander Turnbull Library collection and archived in the National Digital Heritage Archive (NDHA), Aotearoa’s long-term digital preservation system. www.cor...

After 35 editions of Coromind , I wonder if there is a house somewhere in Te Tara-o-te-ika-a-Māui that doesn’t have a copy sitting on a coffee table? For those of us who have found this monthly periodical, I’m sure you can relate; the pile has steadily grown since the magazine's inception in January 2023.  www.coromind.nz

Coromind Magazine Issue 36 Full Audio Version www.coromind.nz

What began as a grassroots celebration of local creativity has grown into one of the Eastern Coromandel’s most anticipated arts events, showcasing over 50 exceptional artists from across the region. www.coromind.nz

Real fun brings out the best in you. It requires ongoing, regular, focused training and learning. It often means feeling stupid or frustrated –  and that's normal. www.coromind.nz

Welcome to the full audio version of Coromind Magazine, Issue 35.    www.coromind.nz www.coromind.nz

We’ve all got that drawer – a tangle of cables, old phones, maybe even a digital camera from 2007. Welcome to the world of e-waste: anything with a plug or battery that’s no longer wanted, from laptops and TVs to chargers and toothbrushes. www.coromind.nz

Imagine this: morning light filtering through the trees near Parakiwai, where Jazz Gilsenan-Fitzgerald’s workshop hums with the sound of planes smoothing wood. Inside, native timber takes shape under her hands – transformed into kitchens, cabinets, and furniture that marry function with quiet beauty. www.coromind.nz

Caitlin Moloney and Matt Sephton Find a Different Rhythm in Samoa: Earlier this year, Caitlin Moloney and I were fortunate to spend time at the Tiapapata Art Centre in Samoa for an artist residency.  www.coromind.nz

Wander into the ngahere (forest) of the upper North Island and you will likely find yourself among kauri trees – towering giants whose roots stretch wide, anchored deep in the whenua (land). www.coromind.nz

Sarah Jamieson has the same first name as me and grew up in the same area. We used to work at the same dairy. There is one obvious difference between us, however: I left and she stayed. www.coromind.nz

Kathleen Veronica Cummings (08/01/1891 - 14/07/1948) was a New Zealand painter, and a student of Charles Goldie. Her work, Portrait of a Māori Woman , is part of the collection of the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. In 2020 an oil on canvas of Harata Rewiti Tarapata , circa 1910, sold for $32,000 at auction. 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, Yvette Kloss. Supported by Ron Morgan www.coromind.nz

For many years, in my music practice, the imposter would sneak in through dark cracks of self-knowing, thriving on sabotage of all I had built. She would ask “Who the hell do you think you are?” and serve a platter of comparisons, to those more successful, more talented, more infinitely interesting. I refused to call myself a musician because I didn’t play an instrument but when, on hikoi, without...

Kia ora, I’m Bernadette Ballantyne. I grew up in a small town in Taranaki and went to art school in the early 2000s. My work has always carried a thread of New Zealand nature and the passing of time, with themes of nostalgia running through. Much of what I create is about celebrating life’s natural rhythms and the small, fleeting moments that stay with us. www.coromind.nz

The 19th annual Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour has wrapped up; over two weekends, the Coromandel came alive with creativity, connection and colour as artists opened their doors and welcomed visitors from near and far. www.coromind.nz

The first time I saw a Coromind magazine was when my English teacher was waving it above the class, explaining we could submit a piece of our writing to potentially have it published … www.coromind.nz

Nestled in native ngāhere, on the hill in Whitianga, Lee Jones creates masterpieces with ink on skin. Lee has been a professional tattoo artist for two decades and has won awards in New Zealand and Australia. www.coromind.nz

Rats eat seeds, bugs, larvae, eggs, whatever is easiest at the time. With rats gone, a boom-bust population relay cycled around Ahuahu / Great Mercury Island.  www.coromind.nz

The name Clove itself carries layers of meaning. In Indian culture; the spice has long been prized for its flavour and its healing properties. “Clove is not just a spice; it’s a remedy, a symbol of warmth, comfort, and healing,” says Navi. www.coromind.nz

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