This year, the national Matariki celebrations shine a light on Matariki mā Puanga. But who is Puanga, and what is her significance?
Impressionist, quirky, cartoon-like painter and sculptor Cindy Alger was born and raised in Coromandel.
From her home in Whitianga, Sandy Gaskell has been quietly and powerfully expressing stories of Aotearoa through the intricate, absorbing world of te whatu kākahu.
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.
In 1973, due to civil and religious unrest, travellers were advised to avoid areas of southern Thailand, so my travel buddy Nigel and I decided to head for Koh Samui Island.
This year, the national Matariki celebrations shine a light on Matariki mā Puanga. But who is Puanga, and what is her significance?
Impressionist, quirky, cartoon-like painter and sculptor Cindy Alger was born and raised in Coromandel.
From her home in Whitianga, Sandy Gaskell has been quietly and powerfully expressing stories of Aotearoa through the intricate, absorbing world of te whatu kākahu.
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.
In 1973, due to civil and religious unrest, travellers were advised to avoid areas of southern Thailand, so my travel buddy Nigel and I decided to head for Koh Samui Island.
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