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Art continues to educate us centuries and millennia later – from prehistoric cave drawings to the use of glass beads for jewellery and terracotta clay figurines, and for everyday functions such as storing grain or water. 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, Catherine (Black) Doyle. Supported by Ron Morgan. www.coromind.nz

The major pest eradication on Ahuahu / Great Mercury Island in 2014 was a public/private project. I was then employed directly by the Island; the island paid my salary (funded privately) to ensure that the multi-million-dollar investment that had been pumped into the restoration project over a period of a few years was protected by someone dedicated to just that job. There is still to this day a f...

I made the decision to move to New Zealand sometime in the late 80s, which would have put me in the 9 to 11-year-old range. I wasn’t looking to escape home because I was unhappy; I had a truly wonderful childhood growing up on Cape Cod, Massachusetts … www.coromind.nz

What a journey it is, with so much to learn. I’ve always loved painting and drawing; in high school, it was my main focus. About six years ago, I found my way back to painting when my daughter placed a canvas in front of me and told me it was time to give it another go. www.coromind.nz

There is something powerful in the saying, “There are dreamers and there are doers”, especially when it comes to our slice of paradise – Hauraki Coromandel... www.coromind.nz

Welcome to the Full Audio version of Coromind Magazine, Issue 38 www.coromind.nz

If these walls could talk, they would tell stories of early mornings, nervous first sessions, quiet breakthroughs, and moments of pride that never make it onto a leaderboard... www.coromind.nz

The word photography comes from the Greek phōs meaning light, and graphé meaning drawing or writing. So, photography literally means drawing or writing with light... www.coromind.nz

How much do you know about our native pigeon, the kererū? Annemieke shares some great educational information about this well-beloved Aotearoa New Zealand bird! www.coromind.nz

Sandy and Eric are the proud owners of one of the Coromandel’s most iconic holiday destinations. After 19 years of operation, Combat & Fun Zone will be refocusing on paintball only from mid-March 2026, moving to a new bookings-only system... www.coromind.nz

A longstanding stalwart of the Colville music scene, John Veysey’s musical talents have gone largely unnoticed. Veysey is a prolific singer-songwriter whose penchant for toe-tapping country/blues tunes with catchy hooks and riffs have made him much-loved by those who know him. www.coromind.nz

I was sipping tea at my aunt and uncle’s house in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) when I clicked an article about 2026 Auckland Pride and Director Hāmiora Bailey. Inspired by the kid from Whangapoua I went to kindergarten with, I want to celebrate Coromandel Pride for us all. www.coromind.nz

In this Sure-Shot series, Coromind invites photographers to break down two of their favourite shots, sharing the stories, techniques and moments that make each image special. This month, Kate Beauchamp takes us behind the scenes of her inspiring work. www.coromind.nz

Here in Mercury Bay, we’re incredibly lucky to have Te Whanganui-o-Hei Marine Reserve – one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most amazing marine environments – right on our doorstep. It is a place full of life and biodiversity, and more importantly, a place rich with opportunity to learn. At Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga, we believe that protecting this taonga for the future begins with education today. ww...

Driving Creek was the net that caught me after a long period overseas; a nest for getting in touch with my creative voice. When I arrived at the residency, it’d been over a year since I’d used a pottery wheel. I’d been thinking about art a lot, but I hadn’t had the chance to make much. www.coromind.nz

Welcome to the Full Audio version of Coromind magazine, issue 37 January, 2026 www.coromind.nz www.coromind.nz

From the shimmering coastline of Mercury Bay to bustling markets in Whitianga and Coroglen, Sunflower Glass Studio NZ has been steadily evolving into an example of creativity, fun and happy memories! www.coromind.nz

A child of Thames, Alice Gwendoline Haszard, known as Rhona, remained an artist throughout her childhood and into adulthood – a short life however, that ended tragically at the age of 30 years. www.coromind.nz

Have you discovered the underwater world of the Coromandel? Dive Zone Whitianga are the local diving experts and they reckon the diving here is simply world class.  www.coromind.nz

There’s something about the Coromandel that stays with you. Maybe it’s the way the bush runs all the way down to the sea, or how a sunset turns the sky gold. Maybe it’s the people … www.coromind.nz

Summer brings more people onto Tīkapa Moana / the Hauraki Gulf, one of Aotearoa’s richest marine habitats. The Gulf has high species diversity, with year-round populations of Bryde’s whales (tohorā), common dolphins (aihe), bottlenose dolphins (terehu), and fur seals (kekeno). There are also regular sightings of killer whales (maki), false killer whales, and long-finned pilot whales (ūpokohue), al...

At 36 years old, I am still regularly asked for ID when trying to purchase a bottle of my favourite Shiraz-Viognier at the local supermarket. This isn’t a brag – more than once, I’ve smiled at the request, only to be told “Not to worry, actually”. My wrinkles, you see, are suddenly very visible and the mistake is realised. www.coromind.nz

If you’re looking for somewhere to safely store photos and documents of local or family interest, The Treasury, in Thames , a charitable trust run by The Coromandel Heritage Trust (2004), is the only purpose built, temperature and humidity regulated, regionwide facility that houses and makes accessible paper-based historical documents of the Hauraki/Coromandel area.  www.coromind.nz

Most of us would be familiar with the sayings, ‘Don’t just sit there, do something!’, or ‘Idle hands are the Devil’s workshop’, a slightly more sinister version.  This seems to be excellent advice for most life situations, as inaction is often not the foremost companion of success. However, there is always more than one way to perceive a situation or circumstance. Let's delve, then... www.cor...