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Coromind Magazine - Issue 41, 2026
Welcome to the Full-Audio version of Coromind Magazine, Issue 41 - May, 2026. Visit www.coromind.nz for more.
Guest Editorial – Lia Priemus - Coromind Issue 41, 2026
When we clapped eyes on the first issue of Coromind, it was like “WOW”, such a beautiful, colourful and classy magazine in the cafe … free to take.
Featured Artist – John Quellin - Coromind Issue 41, 2026
Surfing inspired my affinity with the ocean and my motivation to paint it. I first surfed in Whangamatā, and it has always been a special place for me, so its world-class waves are a pleasure to paint.
Empowering Our People to Grow, Collect and Prepare Kai – Brought to You by Te Korowai - Coromind Issue 41, 2026
On a gloomy Thursday morning, as a heavy rain warning loomed over Hauraki, a group of whānau (people) gathered at the waharoa (entrance) of Kerepēhi Marae, awaiting the karanga (welcome call) that would welcome them in. <...
From Cape Cod Shores to Coromandel Sands Series: Red Roses and Red Tape in NZ by Hilary Emerson Lay - Coromind Issue 41, 2026
To date, I’ve spent $9,204 NZD on visas alone. I still have another $315 to go when I apply for Permanent Residency in 2027, and $560 more if I decide to go for NZ citizenship in 2032. I knew it would be expensive, but it ended up being abou...
Wondering in Waikino: The Visitor by Amir Yussof - Coromind Issue 41, 2026
I was exhausted, but I couldn't fall asleep. I tried meditating, which usually does the trick, but not this time. The day's challenges and residual issues still pervaded me. I lay awake while the full moon and stars filled the room with surr...
Kauri Forest Whānau – Brought to you by the Department of Conservation (DOC) - Coromind Issue 41, 2026
Kauri forests like those found in Coromandel are extraordinary places. Kauri trees are an awe-inspiring taonga species, but these giants are only part of a much bigger story …
Layer by Layer - An Intuitive Art Practice with Lisa Stent - Coromind Issue 41, 2026
My art studio is my happy place, full of light, colour and music. It’s where I feel most myself. Sometimes I enter with a vague plan, sometimes with no plan at all. Often it’s just the music that takes me on a journey as I paint. The fun is ...
Cuppa Words - 'Breath in the Forest' and 'The Unknown' - Brought to you by The Eggsentric Cafe – Coromind Issue 41, 2026
Cuppa Words is a space dedicated to expression and creative writing. In this edition: 'Breath in the Forest' by WORDsmith and 'The Unknown' by Melissa Ireland
Ross’ Ramblings - The Strange Tale of Rachael the Scarecrow – Coromind Issue 41, 2026
Mary and Donald are old friends from Wellington who have been coming to Wharekaho on holiday for the last 40 years. They were always there for Christmas and after a few years we decided to give each other funny, unusual presents. I remember ...
Behind the Stuff We Throw Away - Wāhi Tukurua by Tracey Bell - Coromind Issue 41, 2026
Behind every discarded item is a choice made weeks, months, or years earlier. A bargain that didn’t last. A quick purchase that became clutter. Multiply that across thousands of households, and the scale becomes overwhelming – for communitie...
Proud to Be Local Brought to you by CFM - Gary Nevin – Coromind Issue 41, 2026
Proud to be Local is our CFM feature, highlighting inspiring characters from the Coromandel. In this edition, local artist Gary Nevin. Words by Ayana Piper-Healion.
Sure-Shot: Hauraki-Coromandel Photographers Series – Bella Muir - Coromind Issue 41, 2026
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, Bella Muir takes us behind the ...
KaiZen: A Table Worth Sharing This Winter words by Leonardo Magri – Coromind Issue 41, 2026
The Coromind team had a chat with Ryan Laird, owner of KaiZen in Cooks Beach, about food, philosophy, and what keeps the restaurant thriving through the quieter months. At KaiZen, the idea is simple: share the table. Sharing food is a timele...
Coromind Magazine - Issue 40, 2026
Welcome to the Full-Audio version of Coromind Magazine, issue 40.April, 2026www.coromind.nz
Guest Editorial – Sharyn Morcom - Coromind Issue 40, 2026
In recent years many magazines and community newspapers have folded their pages for the last time and closed the doors. Metro magazine, which existed since the 1980s, is one of the most recent to depart from a printed format and exist only i...
Saskia Riemersma - Featured Artist Issue 40 - Coromind Issue 40, 2026
Saskia Riemersma's journey is a testament to the power of creativity and following one's passion. From a young age, Saskia knew she wanted to create, and her path has been a beautiful exploration of various art forms.<...
A Long Way to the Pinnacles by Rachael Mayne - Coromind Issue 40, 2026
I don’t know anyone who would willingly do what that rat did – take such foolish risks – but the irony wasn’t lost on me as I set off alone in the dark, on day two of a solo hike. I started at Broken Hills in the Coromandel and walked ...
Tears for a Dolphin by Peter Levy - Coromind Issue 40, 2026
It was the mid-1990s and we were steaming back from Aotea/Great Barrier. It was a beautiful hot summer day and the sea was flat and calm. Up ahead we spotted a pod of about 20 Terehu/Bottlenose dolphins. I noticed there was one dolphin that ...
Walking the Hills with William Townson by Robyn Pearce - Coromind Issue 40, 2026
The following is a glimpse into the life of William Lewis Townson – a man who was dedicated to his botanical work, and had an expert knowledge of the native birds of New Zealand.
Another String to Our Bow - Creativity, Courage and Connection with Mercury Bay Performing Arts - Coromind Issue 40, 2026
This year Mercury Bay Performing Arts proudly presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr., featuring more than 50 local students on stage – and many more working behind the scenes. Watching these young people grow in co...
Care for Your Coast? - Waikato Coastcare - Coromind Issue 40, 2026
This winter, Coastcare groups around the Coromandel are rolling up their sleeves to plant thousands of native coastal plants and they need your help!
Ross’ Ramblings - Jiwa: Soul, Spirit, Vital Force – Part 2 - Ross Liggins - Coromind Issue 40, 2026
I bought trimaran Jiwa in the year 2000. Apart from the odd bit of rot in the deck which has needed repair, there have been no problems over the 25 years I have sailed her around the north-east coast of the North Island. ...
When I’m 40 … - Coromind Issue 40, 2026
One of the reasons we create this magazine is to empower young people, so they can rest assured that there are people out there who back them and believe they can do whatever they want to do. We do need to listen to them though … So we asked...
Proud to Be Local - Brought to you by CFM - Betty Collings – Coromind Issue 40, 2026
Marking twenty years of Mercury Bay Art Escape, we’re highlighting one of the founders, Betty Collings, by talking to the other founder Dave Fowell. Now in her 94th year, Betty is a highly distinguished artist and innovator in sculpture, pai...