

The first time I saw a Coromind magazine was when my English teacher was waving it above the class, explaining we could submit a piece of our writing to potentially have it published.

The 19th annual Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour has wrapped up; over two weekends, the Coromandel came alive with creativity, connection and colour as artists opened their doors and welcomed visitors from near and far.

After completing a Fine Arts degree from Oxford University, I then spent 40 years teaching art – firstly as a secondary school art teacher in the UK and then as Teacher in Charge of art in NZ.

I previously shared a story of my time in Pádraig Ó Tuama’s poetry retreat, and my lesson in regaining ownership of naming myself an ‘artist’.

Proud to be Local — brought to you by CFM — is our inspirational feature, highlighting home-grown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things out in the world.

Kathleen Veronica Cummings (08/01/1891 – 14/07/1948) was a New Zealand painter, and a student of Charles Goldie.

Sarah Jamieson has the same first name as me and grew up in the same area. We used to work at the same dairy.

You’ve had enough warnings. The world’s on fire and The Vile Maxim aren’t here to hold your hand. We’re here to kick the door in, scream in your face and baptize you in distortion. Join us as we ...
Sat 22 Nov
Monkey House Theatre, Whitianga, The Coromandel

The Little Big Markets – Whangamatā Join us in Williamson Park Whangamata from 9am-2pm! Market stalls, street food, music, games and more right on the beautiful beach front!
Sun 26 Oct - Sun 5 Apr 2026
Williamson Park, Whangamata, Whangamata

Andrew Fagan - iconic New Zealand solo sailor, songwriter, and frontman of legendary Kiwi band The Mockers - hits the road in November with a 20-date nationwide tour: Passage Of Time – Solo Songs and ...
Sun 23 Nov
Monkey House Theatre, Whitianga, The Coromandel

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We all play an essential role in our community as individuals, but we believe that it’s collective work that creates a better society.
Coromind is a collaborative project that gives voice and a platform to the people from the Coromandel. Diversity is essential to us.
You can find our printed version in most cafes and establishments from Waihi Beach/Paeroa /Thames up to Kuaotunu / Matarangi / Whangapoua.
We all play an essential role in our community as individuals, but we believe that it’s collective work that creates a better society.
Coromind is a collaborative project that gives voice and a platform to the people from the Coromandel. Diversity is essential to us.
You can find our printed version in most cafes and establishments from Waihi Beach/Paeroa /Thames up to Kuaotunu / Matarangi / Whangapoua.

After completing a Fine Arts degree from Oxford University, I then spent 40 years teaching art – firstly as a secondary school art teacher in the UK and then as Teacher in Charge of art in NZ.

After completing a Fine Arts degree from Oxford University, I then spent 40 years teaching

For the longest time, all I really wanted was a little cabin in the woods

I am an artist whose creative journey began over 20 years ago, when a close

My work has been published in international art magazines and I am fortunate to have

Impressionist, quirky, cartoon-like painter and sculptor Cindy Alger was born and raised in Coromandel.

New Zealand-born artist Ross Paul Dunn has long explored the complex relationship between humans, animals

After completing a Fine Arts degree from Oxford University, I then spent 40 years teaching

After completing a Fine Arts degree from Oxford University, I then spent 40 years teaching

For the longest time, all I really wanted was a little cabin in the woods

Kathleen Veronica Cummings (08/01/1891 – 14/07/1948) was a New Zealand painter, and a student of Charles Goldie.

Kathleen Veronica Cummings (08/01/1891 – 14/07/1948) was a New Zealand painter, and a student of Charles Goldie.

My own life began in a situation of dishonesty which I outlined in a previous Coromind article. My parents suddenly

My parents weren’t serial liars, so they didn’t have to remember all their past lies to maintain their credibility. They

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Kauri are woven into the landscape of Te Tara-o-te-Ika a Māui (the Coromandel Peninsula) standing as living links between the past and present.

The first time I saw a Coromind magazine was when my English teacher was waving it above the class, explaining we could submit a piece of our writing to potentially have it published.

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The Journey of Building a New Studio and Expanding Media Services
Since 2022, ALTBAYS Table Talk has been a staple podcast in the Coromandel, steadily growing its audience with engaging conversations. But over the last two months, the creators have been a bit quiet, leaving many to wonder: Where’s ALTBAYS?

ALTBAYS and the NZ Podcasting Summit
The NZ Podcast

Back in February 2022, if you had told the ALTBAYS

In an era where digital platforms are saturated with content


ALTBAYS and the NZ Podcasting Summit
The NZ Podcast

Back in February 2022, if you had told the ALTBAYS