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The World of Sarah Alves' Quilling Quilling artist Sarah Alves of Tairua makes fascinating creations out of strips of paper. It’s an ancient craft from the Middle Ages, when nuns would gather excess bits of paper from the monks’ writings and turn them into art. The term ‘quilling’ comes from the feather quill which they used to twirl paper strips around. The result is a kind of filigree. It’s...

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What should we do when the world is spinning too fast? Should we make more motorways to cut three seconds off a trip from wherever to wherever? Should we limit and undermine the Te Tiriti rights of tangata whenua? Should we shut people out of local decision-making? Should we remove protection from freshwater and mine the hell out of the Peninsula? www.coromind.nz

Grab your ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ and get ready to ‘Rock Around the Clock’ to the irresistible beat of Rock ‘n Roll! With hot music that’s endured since the 1950s, those gorgeous skirts and a thriving Rock ‘n Roll club in most towns, no wonder this dance phenomenon has recently grown in popularity. www.coromind.nz

Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Kohana Kauika-Rameka toku ingoa. I am a Year 7 student at Miller Avenue School in Paeroa. Two years ago, I started to enjoy playing touch. My pāpā Greg Hine came to our training after long days at work to show us some touch skills from his referee's perspective. He would tell me how proud he was when I tried to learn new skills. The aroha he put into helping us is the re...

In the planning for our annual Anzac exhibition, we came across three photos of soldiers posing in their World War I uniforms. These photos made us ponder – who are the men in the photos? When starting the research, we were lucky enough to know the soldiers’ names. www.coromind.nz

Nick Fedaeff transitioned from the world of music to the field of visual arts, marking a notable shift in his creative journey. Prior to delving into visual arts, he captivated audiences as the frontman of a rock band and as a composer for various theatrical productions and films. When questioned about the source of his inspiration, Nick often responds with insight into his perpetual role as a com...

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In an era where digital platforms are saturated with content tailored to specific demographics and interests, carving out a unique niche can seem like the golden ticket to success. Based in Whitianga, on the Coromandel peninsula of Aotearoa New Zealand, the podcast ALTBAYS Table Talk has defied convention by embracing the niche of not having a niche. www.coromind.nz

I remember when I was three, having a bath with my mother, and when I was four, leading my sleepwalking sister back to bed before she woke up and freaked out. And I remember wars with the kids down the road in which we threw stones at each other. Once, I even hid in our garage and thrust a metal bar through the spokes of an enemy kid’s bike as he roared down the hill outside our house. I had to ru...

Herbs and Herbaliser are not just cool bands, they are natural remedies you can grow in your own backyard – ranging from Aotearoa's native rongoā to folk herbals. The plant world has been offering its support to benefit human health for centuries. Animals also eat their way to health through their native ecosystems; this is known as zoopharmacognosy.  www.coromind.nz

I'm Leo. I write for Coromind magazine and I bang on drums. Music plays a big role in my life and, over the past decade, I've rocked many stages alongside Mr. Stewart Pedley, aka Stu. While we've been tearing it up in a punk band called Corrosive Moses since 2020, Stu and I have a deeper connection that goes way back. www.coromind.nz

Not every living thing has a heart. All multicellular organisms need to induce nutrient flow, but not all have a heart, so let's forget about those heartless creatures for a bit. I'm half a bottle of whiskey done and I am bored. So let's talk about the Heart. The heart is located in the middle of your chest ... kinda. Many people seem to forget that the heart is just an… www.coromin...

The cool thing about Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) When I started studying BCST, I was surprised by the diversity of health issues helped by BCST and the results people gain from BCST in only one or a few sessions. The changes I have witnessed in others and the experiences I’ve had myself show me that this therapy is capable of healing some things faster than mainstream medicine can. www....

Common Ground is a space dedicated to expression. In this edition: Do You Believe in Magic by Denise Allen, the places I write about by Fauze Hassen, and drawings by Siobhan Cox 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: Toni Payne www.coromind.nz

The Eco-Friendly Art of Annemieke Kregting It is common to hear people expressing their love for animals, but not many carry the passion and dedication to care for them as deeply as Annemieke Kregting does. For many years, Annemieke ran the Bird Rescue in Kūaotunu, and it is no surprise to hear "Yes, I’ve taken an injured bird to Annemieke before" in our community. www.coromind.nz

This story is written to be read with imagination. You can fill in the gaps, expand the characters, and add thoughts, feelings and actions. This story is a framework for you to elaborate on, add to and own.  Johnny knew he’d have to go soon. But when, where and how to go? www.coromind.nz

“How many Likes did you get in your post?” You may have heard or asked that question before.  In today's digital age, the Like button holds significant power on social media platforms. It's a simple gesture, but its impact is profound. By hitting that button, you're not just acknowledging a post; you're amplifying its reach and supporting the person behind it. www.coromind.nz

The mural that lifted a gym's spirits In May 2020, we moved into our new gym space on Joan Gaskell Drive. It all happened so fast – the gear from our Coghill St gym was moved and the new premises were fitted out. We put a lot of thought into the design and functionality of the gym space, dojo and classrooms, but we overlooked one thing: the bare white walls in the reception area. Three and a...

Common Ground is a space dedicated to expression. In this edition: Book Keeper by Mary Fox, The Old Man and the Mountain by Chris Porter and drawings by Aila Wills www.coromind.nz

There are more reasons than ever to think about ethical and environmentally conscious shopping as the impacts of climate change give us pause to think about the food we buy. Under capitalism, every dollar spent is a vote for the kind of world you want to live in so it’s good to think long and hard about who those votes are supporting. With this reasoning, it becomes preferable to put your money in...

After a lot of thought and planning, Vessel opened its doors in October 2021. Initially Eben was running exhibitions through the shop in Pollen Street, but due to the lockdowns business was slow. The idea of creating a Co-op as a place to sell art seemed an excellent solution. It was their intention that Vessel would be more than a shop or gallery and that it needed to be a place of support and co...

My mum has always said that I had no choice but to learn to swim and compete. Swimming is something handed down to me by my dad and to him from my grandad, whose whole family swim and compete. My dad competed in swimming from a young age (in England and New Zealand) and so did grandad and they both went on to coach, teach and even run a swimming school when I was a baby. 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: Stevie Macfarlane www.coromind.nz