

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.

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.

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.

The major pest eradication on Ahuahu / Great Mercury Island in 2014 was a public/private project.

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.

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.

Jiwa in the Indonesian language means ‘soul, spirit or vital force’. It is also the name given to a 28-foot trimaran yacht by its builder Wayne and his wife Jill who were practitioners of an ancient Indonesian meditation at the time.

HERITAGE TRAIL 2 – THE PARTNERSHIP TOUR HITS WHITIANGA Tipene is widely considered one of Aotearoa's leading bilingual Hip-Hop artists, with a message deeply rooted in Te Ao Māori, so it is fitting that he is ...
Fri 6 Feb
Monkey House Theatre, Whitianga, The Coromandel

Nau mai, haere mai to Waitangi ki Whitianga 2026! After a successful inaugural event in 2025, Waitangi ki Whitianga is returning with another whānau fun day at Te Whitianga-nui-a-Kupe to commemorate the signing of Te ...
Fri 6 Feb
Buffalo Beach Reserve, Whitianga, The Coromandel

No Exit is a dynamic 4-piece live classic rock band spear-headed by Neil Pascoe (Thames) on guitar & lead vocs, Mike Lynch (Huntly) on keyboard & vocs, and complemented by the rhythm section of Greg Allen ...
Fri 28 Nov 2025 - Fri 4 Dec 2026
The Junction Hotel, Thames, The Coromandel

The summer vibes are in full swing at the Buffalo Beach Club! We’ve lined up an incredible season of live music, from sunset DJ sets to soulful soloists and high-energy bands. Check out the full schedule below ...
Sat 31 Jan - Tue 17 Mar
Buffalo Beach Club, Whitianga, The Coromandel

We’ve got your Waitangi Weekend sorted – with a rare chance to see these two top-tier comedians doing what they do best, up close and in an intimate room built for laughs. Wilson Dixon is a master of the ...
Sat 7 Feb
Monkey House Theatre, Whitianga, The Coromandel

We are excited to be returning to Thames in 2026 for the Thames Holistic Wellbeing Expo. Come along for a day of Healing, Nurturing the Mind, Body and Spirit. There will be healers and readers, Natural Health, ...
Sat 7 Feb
Thames War Memorial Civic Centre, Thames, 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 2025 - Sun 5 Apr
Williamson Park, Whangamata, Whangamata

$45.00 NZD

$45.00 NZD

$45.00 NZD

$45.00 NZD
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.

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.

My childhood laid the groundwork for where I’m at as an artist, as I often

The Coromind crew visits Allan Beaver’s studio in Coromandel Town on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

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

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

What a journey it is, with so much to learn. I’ve always loved painting and

My childhood laid the groundwork for where I’m at as an artist, as I often

The Coromind crew visits Allan Beaver’s studio in Coromandel Town on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Jiwa in the Indonesian language means ‘soul, spirit or vital force’. It is also the name given to a 28-foot trimaran yacht by its builder Wayne and his wife Jill who were practitioners of an ancient Indonesian meditation at the time.

Jiwa in the Indonesian language means ‘soul, spirit or vital force’. It is also the name given to a 28-foot

SThe word photography comes from the Greek phōs meaning light, and graphé meaning drawing or writing. So, photography literally means

If you’re looking for somewhere to safely store photos and documents of local or family interest, The Treasury, in Thames,

$45.00 NZD

When you picture New Zealand’s natural wonders, wetlands might not be the first thing that springs to mind.

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.

$45.00 NZD

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