
Share Your Mind – Guest Editorial by Amir Yussof
The faulty fluorescent light of the laundromat in the town of Waihī buzzed like an angry fly, casting a flickering glow on the worn-out linoleum.

The faulty fluorescent light of the laundromat in the town of Waihī buzzed like an angry fly, casting a flickering glow on the worn-out linoleum.

There’s something special about the way homes flow in Pāuanui and throughout the Hauraki-Coromandel.

The CoroCine Film Festival is back for 2025, shining a spotlight on Coromandel’s growing community of filmmakers. From 22-24 August, the festival will light up MTC-Mercury Twin Cinemas, Whitianga with a curated three-day programme showcasing films made by, about, and for the Coromandel.

This year, the national Matariki celebrations shine a light on Matariki mā Puanga. But who is Puanga, and what is her significance?

Welcome to Issue 29 of Coromind — your favourite local magazine shining a light on Hauraki-Coromandel artists and sharing stories from our vibrant communities.

The faulty fluorescent light of the laundromat in the town of Waihī buzzed like an angry fly, casting a flickering glow on the worn-out linoleum.

There’s something special about the way homes flow in Pāuanui and throughout the Hauraki-Coromandel.

The CoroCine Film Festival is back for 2025, shining a spotlight on Coromandel’s growing community of filmmakers. From 22-24 August, the festival will light up MTC-Mercury Twin Cinemas, Whitianga with a curated three-day programme showcasing films made by, about, and for the Coromandel.

This year, the national Matariki celebrations shine a light on Matariki mā Puanga. But who is Puanga, and what is her significance?

Welcome to Issue 29 of Coromind — your favourite local magazine shining a light on Hauraki-Coromandel artists and sharing stories from our vibrant communities.