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Coromind Magazine - Issue 43, 2026
Welcome to the Full Audio Version of Coromind Magazine, Issue 43 - July, 2026.Visit www.coromind.nz for more.
Guest Editorial – Pamela Ferla – Coromind Issue 43, 2026
Pamela Ferla reflects on the ups and downs of everyday life, from rising costs and global news to misplaced glasses and garden weeds. But a flick through Coromind Magazine shifts the mood, offering colour, inspiration, and a reminder of the ric...
Take it to the Bridge: Coromandel Joins Amplify Aotearoa – Coromind Issue 43, 2026
Amplify Aotearoa is an intergenerational music project bringing rangatahi together with some of Aotearoa’s most respected musicians in professional studios and live performance settings. Now reaching the Coromandel, this kaupapa gives young loc...
Featured Artist Issue 43 - Gaylene Lonergan – Coromind Issue 43, 2026
In this feature, Gaylene Lonergan shares her love of colour, storytelling, and silk painting. Working with dyes and gutta on silk, she creates vibrant, whimsical works inspired by coastal life at Opito Bay, travel, and everyday moments of joy. ...
Toitū te Kauri - The KAURI 2000 Project Comes to an End by Deli Connell – Coromind Issue 43, 2026
The KAURI 2000 project had its humble beginnings, more than 25 years ago, with a scattering of kauri seedlings in the Kūaotunu garden of Cliff Heraud. As Cliff contemplated what to do with these baby kauri, the ‘seed’ of an idea came about.<...
Your Vote Matters: How Young Voices Can Shape Aotearoa by Gabriel Johnston – Coromind Issue 43, 2026
Voting isn’t just for older generations. Gabriel Johnston encourages young New Zealanders to get informed, enrol, and have their say. A timely reminder that the decisions made in Parliament today help shape the future we all live in tomorrow.
Abundance & Perspective by Tracey Bell - Brought to you by Wāhi Tukurua - Coromind Issue 43, 2026
In this thoughtful reflection from Wāhi Tukurua, a pile of donated clothing becomes the starting point for a bigger conversation about waste, abundance, and the choices we make. Inspired by the spirit of Matariki, this piece invites us to consi...
Cuppa Words - 'KUPU' and 'Sir Barren Church' Brought to you by The Eggsentric Cafe – Coromind Issue 43, 2026
Cuppa Words is a space dedicated to expression. In this edition: KUPU by WORDsmith and Sir Barren Church by Paul Cate
The Language of Clay and Feminine Form by Charlene Scott - Listening to the Land Through Art – Coromind Issue 43, 2026
Charlene Scott shares a personal reflection on clay, creativity, and connection to Papatūānuku. She speaks about her journey into ceramics, the influence of motherhood, myth, and the feminine form, and how working with earth-based materials has...
Proud to Be Local brought to you by CFM - Clinton Edward – Coromind Issue 43, 2026
Proud to be Local is our inspirational feature, highlighting homegrown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things out in the world. In this edition, Clinton Edward. Brought to you by Rob Holding.
Ross’ Ramblings - Am I An Addict? by Ross Liggins – Coromind Issue 43, 2026
In this reflective instalment of Ross’ Ramblings, Ross Liggins explores the blurred line between habit and addiction. From a lifelong “addiction” to surfing, to reflections on alcohol, relationships, and modern digital dependence, he asks what ...
My Indian Roots by Nira Giri – Coromind Issue 43, 2026
A heartfelt journey back to India, this story follows Niharika “Nira” Giri as she returns to her ancestral village in Bihar to celebrate her Dhadhi Ma’s 100th birthday. Blending memory, whakapapa, and family tradition, she reflects on migration...
Aotearoa's Medicinal Plants as Fairies by Emma Evangeline – Coromind Issue 43, 2026
Inspired by a school mural and a lifelong love of fairy art, Emma Evangeline reimagines Aotearoa’s medicinal plants as magical beings. This enchanting article explores the stories, healing properties, and cultural significance of native plants ...
Keeping Coromandel Dollars in Coromandel - Tech for Everyday People Series – Brought to You by Shop Local - Coromind Issue 43, 2026
What if every payment helped keep more money in the Coromandel? In this edition of Tech for Everyday People, local developer David Crompton explains how ShopLocal.nz uses open banking to cut payment fees, simplify fundraising, and help local bu...
The Courage to Create by Hannah Beasley - Coromind Issue 43, 2026
Why do so many of us hesitate to create? In this thoughtful article, Hannah Beasley explores the hidden barriers to creativity, why mistakes are an essential part of the process, and how giving ourselves permission to begin can change the way w...
Coromind Magazine - Issue 42, 2026
Welcome to the Full Audio Version of Coromind Magazine, Issue 42 - June, 2026. Visit www.coromind.nz for more.www.coromind.nz
Guest Editorial – Brandon Amoamo - Coromind Issue 42, 2026
A reflective guest editorial from Brandon Amoamo on what it means to be raising mokopuna in Aotearoa today. Blending humour, cultural commentary, and sharp observation, he looks toward the future with questions about environment, society, and l...
Te Toi o Matariki - The Art of Matariki - Coromind Issue 42, 2026
Make sure you mark 10 July in your calendar for the Matariki Festival happening in Kūaotunu. Te Toi o Matariki will provide an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate the Māori new year.
Tanya Finlayson - Featured Artist - Coromind Issue 42, 2026
Tairua artist Tanya Finlayson loves doing things that take a long time! She loves the challenge. And the intricate art that she creates does demand patience, commitment and a lot of time. It also requires talent.
The Tavern, The Yarns, The Madness: How the Coromandel Helped Shape Cult Kiwi Film The Tavern - Coromind Issue 42, 2026
A Kiwi cult comedy with roots deeper than its Waikato setting, The Tavern carries the spirit of the Coromandel through its characters, stories, and soundtrack of local life. Writer and creator Matt Hicks reflects on over a decade spent...
A Quiet Revolution in Your Bank Account: Open Banking in NZ - Tech for Everyday People Series – Brought to You by ShopLocal.nz - Coromind Issue 42, 2026
What if your bank account worked for you instead of your bank? In this edition of Tech for Everyday People, David Crompton explores the rise of open banking in New Zealand and how it could make payments faster, reduce fees, improve fin...
Walking Songs Pt 1: A Show Carried Across Mountains and Motorways by Milly Moon - Coromind Issue 42, 2026
Milly Moon shares the story behind a solo show that grew from footsteps on remote trails into a heartfelt performance toured across Aotearoa and beyond. Blending music, storytelling, grief, love, and connection, this is a reflection on creativi...
Bloody Gravity! The Day the Mountain Bit Back by Steven Knowles - Coromind Issue 42, 2026
A steep ski run, a confident beginner, and an unforgettable lesson in gravity. In this light-hearted story, a family day on the slopes turns into a dramatic downhill slide when young Finn discovers that gravity never takes a break. A humorous r...
A Hammer and a Camera: The Art of Peter Felix Muller by Leonardo Magri - Coromind Issue 42, 2026
When you talk to Peter Felix Muller, you get the sense that he’s never been in a rush. That’s not to say he hasn’t achieved a lot – he’s done plenty. But his approach to art, whether it’s behind a camera or at the jeweller’s bench, has alway...
Cuppa Words - 'Riven with Tears' and I am falling into you' - Brought to you by The Eggsentric Cafe – Coromind Issue 42, 2026
Cuppa Words is a space dedicated to expression. In this edition: Riven with tears by Helen Oliver and I am falling into you by Yaning Ma Foreman