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This year, En Pointe Dance Studio says goodbye to three of its stars – Courtney, Charli and Indaria. They've spent years growing, dancing and making lifelong memories here, but now it’s time for them to move on to new adventures. From tough rehearsals to amazing performances, these dancers have left their mark. And while they’re stepping off our stage, their stories are far from over... www.c...

Last December, Luke Steele invited me to play the drums with him and his father, Rick Steele, at a pre-Christmas gig. Despite my initial concerns about not having at least one rehearsal, Luke assured me we'd be fine. These guys are top musicians, so I trusted their judgment. Rick Steele is a legendary Bluesman, inducted into the West Australia Music Hall Of Fame in 2016, and his son, Luke Ste...

My name is Connor de Gier, and this is my story. I was born in Auckland and lived there until moving to the Coromandel in 2021. I am 17 years old and have now developed a love for nature and exploring anywhere my legs can take me. I only just started hiking and adventuring this year... www.coromind.nz

How Experience Shapes Your Thoughts and Beliefs. What would you say if I told you that there is a record of everything you have ever done, said, seen, heard, felt, tasted, smelt, even thought? Well, there is. It is called your subconscious mind. It takes in and records everything ... www.coromind.nz

I guess sailing became part of my future genetic makeup back in 1865 when my great-great grandfather William Foote abandoned his timber milling business in Newfoundland Canada because adverse weather over several years had affected tree growth. Together with another family, the Peaces, he bought the 132-ton brigantine (sailing vessel) called Clara , loaded her with a steam engine and all their tim...

Sigh … I have spent too long trying to start this article. Overthinking how to tap the subject lightly on the shoulder and start the conversation in my mind. Being in my 30s and in a traditional relationship, I am seeing so many different scenarios play out with my girlfriends. Observing so many life paths and supporting friends through various types of relationships has exercised my compassion an...

Prisoners Of War is a thrash metal band with strong influences from the 80s and 90s. The current lineup consists of Reef Denton (rhythm guitarist/vocals), River Lloyd (lead guitarist/backing vocals), Zach Greenfield (drummer/backing vocals), and Vienna Blofield (bassist). www.coromind.nz

Most of us are lucky enough to be born to parents that love us deeply and do their very best to show it. As we grow older, we usually find a true friend or two that love us, enjoy our company and have our back. Then most of us decide to dive into the biggest love adventure of our lives, becoming a two-ooh baby, just me and you. A couple. Mmm, I’m in LOVE and it feels AMAZING! For a while at least....

When I visited Lutzotto’s studio for the first time, I came across something pleasing for a Virgo punk rocker: organised chaos. A small house/art studio smartly positioned and built with recycled and reused materials in one of the most special places in the Coromandel region: the Blue Fridge Valley. Lutz is surrounded by nature. Silence is present and perceived while his artwork yells out loud, at...

I n 2019, when I was 18 years old, I moved to Auckland city to study popular music at Auckland uni. I was fresh out of high school and until then had lived with my parents and brother in Waiomu. Our house was surrounded by bush with big gardens and a stream in the backyard... www.coromind.nz

Many of us worldwide, at some point in our youth, were encouraged to take up Judo, Karate, Taekwondo or some other Martial Art. The usual motivation was to promote self-esteem, focus, confidence, discipline and fitness. When introduced to adults, the focus seems to be on self-defence, competition or codified systems and traditions of combat. Originating from the word ‘martialis’, meaning ‘of Mars’...

Coromind is proud to feature two incredible young dancers from our region! Blake Gifford-Hill from Whitianga and Fern Paki from Thames are making waves in the dance world, and we’re here to celebrate their talent and dedication. Dance offers so much more than just movement – it helps children develop… www.coromind.nz

Seasons Bleeding! Time for your unfortunate HorrorScopes – Caution, these are not for the faint-hearted. Or the illiterate. There is an audio version, but it's a bit creepy; perhaps you could wait and read these tonight? www.coromind.nz

Why did I do that? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Then, it’s quickly brushed off, only to find yourself in the same situation and that same query on repeat. And so the loop continues. www.coromind.nz

An artist’s life at the beach. Waihi Beach artist Graham Young has enjoyed a long career as an oil painter, establishing a reputation for creating realistic paintings that capture his love for the familiar yet often overlooked places that surround us in our everyday lives. www.coromind.nz

Coromind Editorial - Issue 22, 2024 www.coromind.nz

Coromind Magazine Issue 22 Full Audio Version 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, Luke Neale. Brought to you by Ron Morgan www.coromind.nz

Thames Arts, Treasures and Textiles (TATAT) is a group of local artists who have come together to exhibit and sell their unique creations. Starting on 19 October, the exhibition will be open for sales every Saturday morning, 9 am - 1 pm, in the Grahamstown Hall, in conjunction with the Saturday Thames Market. On display will be collections of pottery, jewelry, textiles and fine arts, as well as be...

They may not look picturesque, in the way a Coromandel beach might. The waters aren’t shimmering blue. Things don’t just soar here; they creep and wriggle. Birds don’t just chirp; they croak and boom. Yet the Hauraki and Coromandel’s wetlands are magical places. Wetlands are ecosystems including rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, swamps, bogs, estuaries, natural springs and more. www.coromind.nz

Free Self-Guided Tour Showcasing the Best of Coromandel's Art Scene For many years, the Coromandel Town area has had a reputation as a notable centre for arts and crafts in New Zealand. Talented artists are often drawn here from other areas not just for the beautiful views but also the lively art community. Every year since 2006, many of these artists have been opening up their studios on the...

When Jacci Hilton was growing up on Auckland’s North Shore, all she dreamed about was helping animals. A naturally curious, caring and empathetic girl, she had lots of pets, a menagerie of sorts! As a teenager she worked in a pet store, and would regularly bring home animals to rehabilitate or rehome, sneaking them on the bus in a bag or in her pockets, to be met at home by her Mum exclaiming, “Oh...

My name is Olivia McDonald, I’m 19 years old and at the end of July I am going to America to play college soccer in Nebraska. My football journey began when I moved to Whitianga and joined the Mercury Bay 11th Grade team coached by Leah Gubb, the first person who truly inspired me to take the sport further. www.coromind.nz

In Part 1 of this story, I suggested that people and political parties sit down and share kai together, speak and listen to each other and reach compromises through sharing ideas and understanding – and not use historical agreements to sow discord and division, as the Act Party’s Treaty Referendum Bill is doing. The party’s policy of New Zealanders having ‘the same fundamental rights regardless of...

Occasionally, we all feel unwell. Periodically, we might have a headache, catch a cold, or burn a fever. Sometimes, we break some bones, suffer more severe internal issues or are diagnosed with some devastating illness. When this happens, most of us will seek out a general practitioner, a specialist or a surgeon and, subsequently, receive some medication to help us recover. On other occasions, alt...