

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.

Summer’s most sought-after Great Walks are sold out, so Export made its own. To kick off summer, Export is inviting Kiwis to low-key crush their own outdoor pursuits, with a one-off, walk-in beer garden, located ...
Sat 15 Nov
Pahi Coastal Walk, Port Jackson, The Coromandel

The 2025 Thames Valley Chess Championship is for Youth, Juniors, and Seniors. This year it will cost (to cover Hall hireage, Arbiter cost and Trophies) $10 for Seniors to enter (over 18 as at 15 Nov 2025) and FREE to ...
Sat 15 Nov
St James Church, Thames, The Coromandel

We're bringing the TrailLite experience to you. Explore NZ Made TrailLite Generation 5 motorhome and CrossPeak caravan. Meet the experts and get personalised advice for your lifestyle. We look forward to seeing you ...
Sat 15 Nov - Sun 16 Nov
Buffalo Beach Reserve, Whitianga, The Coromandel

Lions Clubs around New Zealand will be participating in family fun walks to promote healthy activity and raise awareness of diabetes. The goal is to walk a combined distance from all clubs surpassing the perimeter of the ...
Sun 16 Nov
Waihi Pumphouse, Waihi, 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