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One word that really annoys me is ‘bucket list’, as if the world is a commodity for our personal gratification, experiences we are entitled to before we die. It suggests we can travel the world contributing to pollution without contributing to better relationships and we can look at this place, Hauraki, as a pretty backdrop for our lives, without facing what is happening to its life. www.coromind....

Creativity flourishes in Waihi, and artists like Millie Robinson find inspiration at every turn. As the proud owner of Laughing Pottery, Millie feels her artistic journey is a tale of serendipity, resilience and a deep connection to a vibrant community. Millie completed a degree at the Otago Polytechnic School of Art, immersing herself in … www.coromind.nz

Can penguins fly? Yes, they fly underwater! One exception was Pico the little blue penguin … Are you intrigued? Penguins do have wings, or are they flippers? Most people call them wings. The ‘wing’ structures of penguins evolved for swimming rather than flying in the air. Pico the little blue penguin came to us in January 2021 from Corovets in Whangamatā as a young fledgling… 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: Leah Gubb www.coromind.nz

Hey, I’m Emily Brickwood, a 17-year-old girl from Whangamatā. I play rugby and love to dance, but my favourite sport is skiing. I have been skiing since I could walk and come from a family where everyone loves skiing and we spend as many winter weekends as we can at the mountain. Some of my favourite things about skiing are: there is always a new challenge, the terrain is constantly changing, and...

Kūaotunu harbours resilience and unity that has shaped the community for over a century. In the late 1800s, the discovery of gold brought prosperity, transforming this once-sleepy village into a thriving settlement. By 1910, the gold rush waned, leaving behind a small seaside village that would later face a challenge that would test its very essence… www.coromind.nz

Coromind is honoured to have Michael Smither (Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit) as our featured artist. When our team asked Michael to share some words with our readers, we were stoked with what we received.  Here's a journal entry from Michael Smither from 27 October to 1 November 2023…   www.coromind.nz

Coromind Editorial - Issue 12, 2023 www.coromind.nz

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When it comes to art, some folks are just born with it in their blood. They breathe creativity, they live it, and it becomes a part of who they are. Jenny McLeod, a local artist based in Thames, is one of those artists. With more than 30 years of experience in glassmaking, she's got the magic touch, and she's not afraid to share it with her community. Jenny's artistic journey starte...

The sunlight filters through the window illuminating a glorious bunch of flowers on an old kitchen table. Inside, the basement studio is a hive of activity …heads are bowed over colourful creations as members of this group settle into their mahi. The programme has been running since 2002 and now has Lizzy at the helm, ably assisted by Christine. Lizzy is a textile artist from Kūaotunu; used to wor...

How many of us are doing what we really want to do? Are you at work thinking about the things you'd rather be doing? How many of us are willing to do what it takes to make our dreams come true? Now imagine telling your friends and whānau about what you wanted to do. Did you feel like there was a whiff of doubt from them? Did it make you doubt yourself? Welcome to my world! Kia ora, my name is...

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

I am sharing what I have learned after losing my beautiful man to suicide in the hope that it helps someone else, in the hope that there can be some meaning from this tragedy. Grief is profoundly personal. I hope the bravery of my sharing my own experience will help others pull through. www.coromind.nz

Hi, my name is Caleb Mahoney, I am 12 years old. I am in year 7 at Mercury Bay Area School and I have lived in Whitianga for six years. I started to play golf when I was nine years old. That was in 2020. I enjoy playing golf because I get to spend time with my grandparents. My grandad has taught me to play… www.coromind.nz

En Pointe Dance Studio is buzzing as five senior ballet students, Milly Lamason, Charli Thackray, Indaria Bainbridge-Davies, and sisters Courtney and Elizabeth Till, prepare for their annual end-of-year show. They can't wait to showcase their passion and hard work on stage! We sat down with them to learn…  www.coromind.nz

Tēnā koutou kātoa.  Thank you, Lord, for all that I am.  Kia ora, Roimata Taimana tōku ingoa. I whakapapa back to the far north – Hokianga, Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi – and whakapapa to Ngāti Huarere, Whangapoua, Hauraki Coromandel.  Born in West Auckland and raised there and in Whangapoua, I have travelled parts of our beautiful world and come back to reside in our wonderful village, Kūaotunu, with my āt...

Coromind Editorial - Issue 11, 2023 www.coromind.nz

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Social media is an integral part of our lives, not just for personal connections but also for businesses, creators and individuals to reach a global audience. To help you navigate this digital landscape, Altbays.nz, a Coromandel-based Media Support company, brings you tips to make your mark on four popular social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. www.coromind.nz

Three-Level Listening: How to hear what’s really going on for someone As people, we have three main ways of operating: we Think, we Feel and we Act. And when it comes to communicating or talking to others, we’re usually expressing a combination of our thoughts, feelings and actions or intentions. We often do this quite unconsciously, not realising that it’s happening... www.coromind.nz

‘Building a plane while flying it’ best describes the small team at Wilderland Educational Trust who juggle the daily tasks of sustainable living while rebuilding the land and planning for the future. Wilderland is 64 hectares of hilly land beside SH25, with wonderful views of Whitianga Harbour from the summit. It is one of New Zealand’s longest-serving learning centres... www.coromind.nz

For the 2nd consecutive year, a group of Mercury Bay Area School students took part in Creatives in Schools, a well-being initiative funded by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Creative New Zealand. Local music producer Dave Rhodes returned as the ‘creative’ to guide a group of music students aged 15 to 18 through the writing, recording and pro...

The days become longer, the sea warms up and the coastline dances in red as Aotearoa’s Christmas tree, pōhutukawa, begins to bloom – it must be summer!! These are also signs of the start of the great migration of Kiwi Campus Major – the movement of Kiwis on a summer camping holiday to the famous hot spots around Aotearoa New Zealand. Christmas day gifts are often a hint for many Kiwi children... w...

Whenever people tell me they want to get into tattooing, I think about artists all over the world and reflect on how the art form has changed since I started. Surely, many people through the ages of tattooing have had these thoughts. I did my first tattoo 13 years ago in Cornwall, in the UK, where I apprenticed with a lovely lady who... www.coromind.nz