Author: Anusha Bhana

Animal welfare advocate finds purpose in the Pacific

September 9, 2024 No Comments

When Jacci Hilton was growing up on Auckland’s North Shore, all she dreamed about was helping animals.

A naturally curious, caring and empathetic girl, she had lots of pets, a menagerie of sorts! As a teenager she worked in a pet store, and would regularly bring home animals to rehabilitate or rehome, sneaking them on the bus in a bag or in her pockets, to be met at home by her Mum exclaiming, “Oh, what did you bring home now!”

Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour 2024

September 9, 2024 No Comments

Free Self-Guided Tour Showcasing the Best of Coromandel’s Art Scene

For many years, the Coromandel Town area has had a reputation as a notable centre for arts and crafts in New Zealand. Talented artists are often drawn here from other areas not just for the beautiful views but also the lively art community. Every year since 2006, many of these artists have been opening up their studios on the first two weekends of October, for the Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour.

Milly Moon: A Force of Nature in Music

August 31, 2024 No Comments

Milly Moon is a vocalist celebrated for her remarkable range and diversity.

Join Milly Moon on this journey and experience the magic of Walking Songs—a performance that inspires, challenges, and resonates deeply.

CoroCine & artbeat Spring Festival Launch

August 21, 2024 No Comments

The CoroCine Film Festival will for the first time bring together Coromandel films and filmmakers in an exciting programme over three days, in a collaboration between Creative Coromandel and Twin Cinemas Whitianga. CoroCine will also kick off the coromandel artbeat spring festival, a three-month online programme of creative events.

Conservation Week 2024 – Design-a-badge Competition

August 15, 2024 No Comments

Mercury Bay Museum is on the lookout for a talented designer to create a new Museum Explorers badge in celebration of “Conservation Week” from 2nd to 8th September 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity for participants to have their artwork featured and distributed during Conservation Week.