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Meet King Fish, the killer three-piece band with Jacob on drums, Heinzy on bass, and Jay rocking guitar and vocals. They’re all about heavy riffs but with a cool twist: each instrument gets its own space to breathe, avoiding that full-throttle, non-stop noise. Their sound hits hard but stays clear and balanced, giving them a unique edge in the scene. 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, Virginia Connell. Brought to you by Ron Morgan www.coromind.nz

Jocelyn Pratt’s passion lies in sculpting hardstone, where she explores and enhances the natural qualities of stone through form, polish, texture, light and shadow. Her creations celebrate the natural solidity and strength of stone, aiming to evoke a sense of tactile repose and optimism for societal change. www.coromind.nz

Common Ground is a space dedicated to expression. In this edition:   Blister by Flaxxies and Beauty by Denise Allen www.coromind.nz

Hello again, I hope this article finds you well! This month I want to dive into a topic that is a personal favourite – Meditation! Now, before you skip past, I ask that you give me a chance, even if you've tried meditation before and it hasn’t worked for you. Most people who don’t automatically love sitting in stillness and silence decide very quickly that meditation isn’t for them… www.corom...

My husband and I were fortunate enough to both be home full-time with our toddler and four month old baby while I was on six months of Paid Parental Leave (PPL).  While this period did require financial and social sacrifices, we made it work and were grateful to be able to invest so much time, energy and love into our babies in those early months. We were so aware that not everyone is lucky enough...

Even as the excitement of the Summer Olympics blazed onto our screens, a world class pool star in Whitianga continued to hope he would see Cue Sports on the Olympic podium in the near future. Retired lawyer and international pool player, Royce (Rocky) Lane has lobbied for the sport to be recognised in the Olympic arena since the 80s, saying Cue Sports is in the World Games, so why not the Olympics...

I  paint because it brings me happiness, fulfilment and allows me to share the messages I have for the world in the most authentic way possible. Also, because I don’t know how not to. When I haven’t painted for a while I feel like there’s a big storm cloud brewing behind me full of ideas, adding up and threatening to push me over. www.coromind.nz

C oromind Editorial - Issue 21, 2024 www.coromind.nz

Coromind Magazine Issue 21 Full Audio Version www.coromind.nz

Play that note again, cook it for a bit longer, draw smoother lines, clean it harder, wait until it is dry, shake it before using it, ask for help, price it right, don’t ask for help, question more, wedge the clay, stay quiet, improvise, laugh about it … www.coromind.nz

Coromind Magazine Issue 20 Full Audio Version www.coromind.nz

I’m from Thames and started playing squash at 12, but before I started I grew a love for the sport because my parents have played for many years now. When they went to tournaments, I would go with them and found squash more interesting the more I watched. www.coromind.nz

Imagine this. It’s dark, it’s late and the music’s loud at a park in Cordoba, a city of over one-and-a-half million centred in the heart of Argentina. A happy crowd fills the open space as they dance, their movements measured, couples focused as they concentrate on the irresistible passion of the Tango. Local man Sergio Corvalan is there. He sees a woman across the crowd and invites her to dance....

Common Ground is a space dedicated to expression. In this edition:   Old Sailor by Chris Porter and This One’s For The Winos, The Working Girls, The Lovers, and The Crowds Passing By – Stewart Pedley & The Sinners www.coromind.nz

This month is diving deeper into our habits. I would like you to start to think about how you spend your time. Last month, we talked about habit stacking and average days, but I want you to think about how you spend each hour of your day. Do you wake up, check your Instagram, laugh at some videos, have a quick coffee before shooting out the door to work? When you finish work, and let's be hon...

Coromind spotlights Kendall Elise, a talented singer-songwriter, producer, recording artist, and guitarist from Papakura, South Auckland, who lives in Thames. Known for her unique blend of country-tinged tunes and soul-stirring ballads, Kendall's dynamic live performances captivate audiences, evoking a range of emotions from laughter to tears. Her music style draws inspiration from the golden...

Proud to be Local is our inspirational feature, highlighting homegrown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things out in the world. In this edition: Craig Meiklen www.coromind.nz

While walking the dogs today, it dawned on me that A-R-T, are the first three letters in the word ‘artificial’. Intrigued, I looked up the origin of the word and was pleasantly surprised. The first records of the word come from around 1400 and its roots lie ultimately in the Latin artificiālis, meaning ‘belonging to art’, from artificium, meaning ‘skill’. Now that was completely unexpected. www.co...

T awa Rikihana, also known as Derrick ‘Rick’ Rikihana, is a Māori artist from the Te Arawa iwi and the Tuhourangi-Tarawhai hapū. His Awa (ancestral river) is Te Wairoa, and his Maunga (mountain) is Tarawera. Rick’s wharenui, Hinemihi o Tarawhai, holds significant cultural importance to him and his whānau.  I asked Rick if I could meet him and photograph his art. He said most of his paintings were...

Embark on a journey full of delicious surprises and vibrant melodies at this year’s Whitianga Oceans Festival. It's not just about the food and drinks; it's about creating unforgettable memories. But what many don’t know is that the festival is a community owned and run event that has a strong focus on sustainability and the environment.  www.coromind.nz

I attended a private high school in Auckland at which the students were all white except for one Māori boy called Ben, so obviously there was no whānau room and no te reo Māori taught. Most of us had little experience of Māori culture. However, for me, that was about to change. www.coromind.nz

They say it takes a village to raise a child – but it also takes a village to raise a mother. From the moment she discovers she is pregnant to the day her child leaves the nest, it is the community surrounding the family unit that supports and guides them. From antenatal courses to schools and sports clubs, there are various avenues by which a community comes together to support each other. www.co...

I  recently had the pleasure of meeting Georgie Parry, the founder of The Coromandel Youth Mentors Programme (CYM). Georgie, a young woman who emigrated to New Zealand in August 2019, struck me as a deeply passionate and caring individual dedicated to her community. Originally from England, Georgie holds a degree in Criminology; however, her true calling emerged when she worked as a mental health...

Doodling has always interested me as a quick, easy and no judgement start to art. I used YouTube as a resource and doodling led into loose urban sketching. A broad definition of loose urban sketching is the ability to observe surroundings and simplify the bustling streets, architecture and people into basic shapes and lines. www.coromind.nz