# Nofilterneeded
Our world, where terms such as ‘Snapchat Dysmorphia’ coexist alongside plastic surgeons being in high demand to chisel away at our natural beauty in favour of mimicking the ‘Natural Beauty’ filter, seems just as unreal as the filters themselves. Accompanying the highly sought-after ‘Natural Beauty’ filter are other popular ones such as ‘Clear Skin’ and the subtly named ‘Pretty Face’ filter, amongst many others, which offer users an instantly made-up, blemish-free version of themselves to share with the world online.
Coromandel’s ALTBAYS Show Makes a Splash on the International Stage
Whitianga Podcast Garners Worldwide Attention, Highlighting the Power of Independent Local Media Chef Andrew Lee, a veteran of the hospitality industry with over 35 years of experience, recently made a controversial statement on the podcast Altbays Show, produced in Coromandel. During his appearance, Lee declared that “the problem with Australia is that there are too […]
On Birds, Trees and Fish
The interconnectedness of nature and why a holistic approach to environmental conservation is necessary When humans arrived in Aotearoa, they found a fantastic ecosystem that had evolved over millions of years into a wonderland of subtropical coastal rainforests, hosting thousand-year-old trees, millions of birds, many of them seabirds, and an abundant and productive coastal ocean […]
Getting Your Message Across – Dave Burton
Ever find yourself in a situation where you know something needs to be said or done about a situation, but you’re not quite sure how to talk about it or engage others in helping to make some improvements? You might want them to understand your concerns and you’re wondering how to arrange your thoughts so that your listeners will get your message quickly and want to be part of working out a solution.
Featured Artist Issue 02 – Hannah Coleman-Smith
My name is Hannah Coleman-Smith. I have been creating since I was a little kid, and I have always been drawn to creating art depicting women, especially in nature. Art is important to me because it is one of the first forms of human expression and protestation. I make art because I want a person to feel at home in it and to feel seen. To be able to feel beautiful or to feel as though their cultural identity and hardships have been acknowledged.
