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Kia ora. Welcome to Issue 25 of Coromind ! We’re celebrating two years of existence, and we’re so stoked that you’ve joined the party! Every issue of Coromind is crafted by a talented team dedicated to quality and deeply focused on the well-being of our community.  www.coromind.nz

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Audrey Neville is currently 94. Born in the 1930s, she began playing the piano at the age of eight, marking an impressive musical career spanning eighty-five and a half years. www.coromind.nz

Mt Paku is a volcanic peak rising between the southern end of Tairua Beach and the Tairua harbour mouth. It was formed around 7-8 million years ago as a volcanic island. Relatively recently (over 6,000 years ago), sea levels rose, allowing a land bridge to develop that now connects the area known as Tairua to Mt Paku. www.coromind.nz

Imagine a future where our beaches are pristine, our community is thriving, and businesses, nature, and people live in harmony. This future might seem distant, but every small action brings it closer. www.coromind.nz

We love our beaches here in the Coromandel! Our coasts are home to a special mix of native plants and animals that are found nowhere else in the world! As you spend this summer enjoying our beautiful beaches, you might like to know why they are so important and how you can help care for and protect these special environments. www.coromind.nz

J ames Webster’s artistic journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery, whakapapa and cultural revitalisation. His story begins in Waikato where his whakapapa traces roots to the Pirongia maunga, the Waipa River and Pūrekireki Marae. 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, Leanne Rolls. Brought to you by Ron Morgan and Coromandel's CFM www.coromind.nz

Continuing with Jerry’s story from Part 1, he had been house leader for several years and was building a wooden dinghy in the garage. This boat-building project was funded by St Vincent de Paul. The nun I replaced, Sister Celia, had assured me that he was able to manage the house and maintain the discipline required for its successful operation … www.coromind.nz

Mike Taylor has over 20 years of history working in the wine industry as a Financier, Consultant and Company Director. “As the weather warms up, anglers ranging from the most experienced to the occasional weekend warrior will be heading onto the water with expectations of catching the big one. So, of course, I wish each and every one the greatest success, and hopefully some personal bests are plac...

Each year during the first two weekends of March, passionate local artists from Tairua to Whangapoua throw open the doors of their creative spaces and invite the public into their studios. www.coromind.nz

Anne Bowden’s 20-year legacy of mosaics and mentorship - Her journey into art began during a challenging 10-year period of deep depression. Encouraged by her counsellor to try painting, she discovered a creative outlet that became transformative. This led to her participation in an exhibition organized by Stepping Out, a support group for psychiatric survivors in Thames, where she showcased her wo...

Summer in the Coromandel is hard to beat. Whether you’re enjoying the stunning coastline or cruising the sparkling waters, you may notice some picturesque islands and interesting rock stacks along your way. www.coromind.nz

Coromind Magazine is thrilled to celebrate its second anniversary, solidifying its place as a cornerstone for the arts community in the Hauraki-Coromandel region. With every issue, we’ve created a positive safe space to share and celebrate local stories and talents. www.coromind.nz

After her youngest child left for tertiary studies this year, it was time for Reina to focus on herself and prioritize her well-being. Over the past year, she dedicated time to self-care, undergoing some non-serious surgeries and procedures, including eye surgery, and has humorously emerged as “Reina 2.0.” Despite these procedures, she continued to paint and host art workshops and retreats, succes...

Nau mai, haere mai to our fun whānau day at Te Whitianga-nui-a-Kupe to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This inaugural beachside event will feature an exciting line-up of live music from local artists and Mau Rākau demonstrations. Experience cultural performances ... www.coromind.nz

In this Sure-Shot series, Coromind invites photographers to break down two of their favourite shots, sharing the stories, techniques and moments that make each image special. Featuring this month, we have Karen Mcleod. www.coromind.nz

There’s a joy in watching children play and use their imagination, and fostering imagination and play is a key part of Waldorf Steiner education worldwide. This philosophy is thriving on the Coromandel, thanks to a group of dedicated locals... www.coromind.nz

We had the incredible privilege of hosting our very first Cross Club Jiu Jitsu Tournament in Whitianga, featuring 38 young practitioners from Coromandel BJJ (based in Tairua) and Toa Martial Arts (Whitianga). The event marked a huge milestone for our local Jiu Jitsu community, with over 40 matches taking place throughout the day. www.coromind.nz

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Nestled in Paeroa is a place that lives and breathes Te Ao Māori, and a man who is the living embodiment of kotahitanga – unity, togetherness, solidarity. Darby Tuhaka is an artist, advocate, activist, cultural preservationist and healer. His business, Healing Ink Studio, is a multi-faceted venture, home to tā moko (traditional tattoo), whakairo (carving) and rongoā (traditional medicine). It’s al...

M ike Taylor has over 20 years of history working in the wine industry as a Financier, Consultant and Company Director. This history has principally been a business journey, but has also provided a rich opportunity to try wines from a vast number of producers (both NZ and global) at all manner of price points, ranging from very expensive to cheap. www.coromind.nz

P roud to be Local is our inspirational feature, highlighting homegrown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things out in the world. In this edition, Nina Winter. Brought to you by Coromandel's CFM and Ron Morgan www.coromind.nz

The walk from my backpackers home in Sydney’s King’s Cross to the Matthew Talbot Hostel for homeless men in Woolloomooloo during the early eighties was colourful to say the least. On stepping out the door at 8 am during the first couple of weeks of my new job, I was surprised to see the used syringes lying on the pavement, ladies of the night still lounging on street corners offering different pri...

If you haven’t noticed by now, my ‘modus operandi’ is optimal health. And optimal health doesn’t just cover physical health; it’s the food you’re eating, the people you are spending time with, the media you are consuming, the business or job you are giving your time to – each of these impacts your overall optimal health. www.coromind.nz