From the Coromandel to the Southern Alps
“Rachael, we have taken off your helmet and replaced it with mine and we have set off your emergency locator beacon!” I felt sorry for my partner at home, in Whitianga, my first emergency contact!
Weightless Relaxation – The Benefits of Float Therapy
What is flotation therapy? It involves floating in lukewarm water saturated with Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom salts). The weightless, zero-gravity environment induces deep relaxation while the absence of external stimuli allows the brain to rest, escaping daily distractions.
Proud to be Local – Megan Carmichael
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.
How a Hikuai Ex-Farmer Became a Historical Novelist
Possum hunting is the unlikely catalyst for a historical novel written by Hikuai man, Jonathan Peet. He says when hunting possums, he discovered evidence of old mining sites in the bush, sparking his love of history and the writing of his first book, Wairata.
Ross’ Ramblings – England Revisited – Part 2
One day one of my housemates, Dave, decided to explore the several sheds on the property, which unfortunately weren’t locked …
