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I guess, considering my bloodline and my early childhood experiences with boats, water craft of all kinds were always going to play an important role in my life. My maternal grandfather ran away to sea at the age of 14 and walked back into the family home unannounced on Christmas Day seven years later. He eventually became captain of a Union Steamship Company steamer at the tender age of 27 until...

Common Ground is a space dedicated to expression. In this edition: I Had a Dream by Yazmin Todd, Limitations by Bernie Spangenberg and illustrations by Kaia Kerai www.coromind.nz

Every year, locals and tourists alike enjoy sunny afternoons at Lukes Kitchen. What many don't know is that before serving epic pizzas and cocktails, Paul Reilly, Luke's father, ran a mechanic shop in that same spot. "I managed a nearby farm for five years with low power and a kerosene fridge… www.coromind.nz

Podcasts have become a cultural phenomenon, and YouTube has become their vibrant home. But what exactly is a podcast on YouTube? Picture your favorite radio talk show, but in the digital realm. These podcasts offer a treasure trove of conversations, discussions and interviews that you can listen to or watch at your own convenience. And that's where Altbays Table Talk comes into the picture. P...

Over 7,000 islands. Magical surf breaks and mountainous rainforests. That’s probably what comes to mind when I mention the Philippines. While this is still very true, I come from a more undesirable and dangerous area; long dirt roads, rusty tin shacks as houses, dirty sewage canals and poverty are what I grew up around. That was before I came to New Zealand with my family and with the help of a gr...

Tiled kitchen splashbacks are all the rage right now, and it's easy to see why. They add a wow factor to your kitchen while serving a practical purpose by making cleaning easy, keeping your walls protected against moisture and increasing your home's resale value. With so many options available for style, shape and colour, choosing a splashback tile can be overwhelming. So, to help make i...

The oldest commercial building in Whitianga has had a life that is worthy of a story all of its own. It was built in the heyday of kauri milling, moved location when no longer required and is still in use nearly 140 years later! In 1884, a few months after the Mercury Bay Timber Company Mill… www.coromind.nz

While everyone was getting ready to start their lives, all I could think was that I needed more time. So ensued the idea of a gap year. I decided I would travel around New Zealand for the year. Then, as exams were in full force, my sister asked me if I would come and interrail Europe with her. Impulsively I agreed and bought a ticket to London Heathrow. Soon after though my sister was… www.coromin...

Kia Ora, my name is Tessa Zank, some may know me as Zank Art Realm. I'm a Hauraki-based artist. I’m a mama to a gorgeous 11-month-old baby girl, Haysel, and when little miss goes to bed at night, I dive into my art world and sometimes lose track of the time. That makes for a very tired mama the next day. Like many, I was… www.coromind.nz

A few years back, I was enjoying a beautiful sunset with my older daughter at Gisborne after a light jog. It is a very special sunset due to the geographic position of the beach where you have the impression of the sun going down over the sea and we are talking about an east coast beach, so only this fact is already unique, isn’t it?  Anyway, barefoot on the sand, feeling the… www.coromind.nz

Growing flowers isn't just about painting a picture-perfect landscape around you; it's also about contributing to the vibrant ecosystem and playing your part in the pollinator-friendly floral orchestra of nature. Our Coromandel is a paradise for gardening enthusiasts. If you're a beginner looking to create a captivating flower garden during the spring season, here are five essential...

Common Ground is a space dedicated to expression. In this edition: Fourmai by Elvisa Van Der Leden and Reflections at the End of the Day by Helen Oliver www.coromind.nz

What I love about hemp oil is its ability to be used as a skincare ingredient in such a diverse range of products and that it can help such a vast range of skin conditions; it’s great for dry skin, but just as amazing on oily acne prone skin. Some of the most incredible messages… www.coromind.nz

Alan Rhodes is a successful potter and musician, well liked and respected in the Coromandel area and beyond. He was a founding member, lead vocalist and guitarist of the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band (HCBB), who have been delighting audiences with their vibrant, fast-paced music and rich vocal harmonies since the late 1960s.  Alan got hooked on bluegrass music at age 14, and… www.coromind.nz

Ever wondered where you fit in your organisation, be it a business, a club or any group of people with a specific focus? Do you want to make a difference, sort out the problems, get everything perfect? And have you ever noticed that while you want to be influencing others, the ‘others’ seem more focused on just doing their job and are not very interested in the exciting changes you think they coul...

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

Urban Food Forestry is not really a new concept, perhaps just a chic name for an old idea. When we were growing up, my grandparents grew large gardens and had many fruit trees. We would visit on the weekend and dig potatoes and top, tail and slice green beans thinly on the diagonal and shell fresh green peas for the family Sunday roast dinner. Perhaps the nostalgia… www.coromind.nz

When we say, “It’s my privilege”, what do we mean? When I say, “It’s my privilege to live in the Hauraki rohe”, what am I saying? When naming white privilege causes conniptions for some people,  what is going on? I reckon the word “privilege” deserves a deep dive into the murky water,  the easily triggered soup of powerful reactions right here in this place. www.coromind.nz

Hi my name is Lane Crawford, I am 10 years old, I live in Paeroa with my dad Eli, mum Roxanne and my big sister Nova 14 and I go to Netherton school. My dad growing up played soccer and showed me when I was just a toddler and I liked it. I started playing soccer for the Paeroa Rangers soccer club when I was just 3 years old www.coromind.nz

Elections are funny things. They often make a lot of us get a bit hot under the collar and angry with others, including our family and friends. Of course, we all think we are right and things would be better if they were done our way. However, a certain amount of critical thinking is often required to give us enough facts (not alternative ones) to form our opinions on which to base our voting choi...

Kia ora, I'm Shane – raised in Waihi Beach and currently residing in Wānaka. I have been a full time freelance visual artist since 2015. My art practice is mainly self-taught, and multidisciplinary. It consists of a dedicated studio practice, painting murals and… www.coromind.nz

Coromind Editorial - Issue 10, 2023 www.coromind.nz

Coromind Magazine Issue 10 Full Audio Version www.coromind.nz

The Whitianga Brass Band was formed in approximately 1909. They practised on Sunday mornings at the blacksmith shop or in the drill hall. The ‘drill hall’ or ‘Carina’s Hall’ as it was known, was the first hall… www.coromind.nz

In our beloved Coromandel region, where the land meets the sea in a symphony of beauty, every effort towards sustainable living resonates deeply. It’s great that our region now has a food scrap service. Less waste in landfills, fewer greenhouse gases – it's a win-win for Mother Nature. Landfills turn food scraps into methan e, a harmful greenhouse gas… www.coromind.nz