Here I am, back again, your favourite local magazine. The busy season in the Hauraki-Coromandel was amazing but, as happens every year in our piece of paradise, the leaves begin to turn and autumn settles in. There’s a subtle shift in the air – a whisper of change and a promise of growth. It’s a time when nature prepares for its quiet but productive low season, a reminder for us to do the same.
Nick Fedaeff transitioned from the world of music to the field of visual arts, marking a notable shift in his creative journey. Prior to delving into visual arts, he captivated audiences as the frontman of a rock band and as a composer for various theatrical productions and films. When questioned about the source of his inspiration, Nick often responds with insight into his perpetual role as a composer. He explains, “Melodies and chords have always resided in my musical heart. When I became an artist, I simply changed the keyboard for brushes.”
The untold stories of World War I soldiers
In the planning for our annual Anzac exhibition, we came across three photos of soldiers posing in their World War I uniforms. These photos made us ponder – who are the men in the photos?
Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Kohana Kauika-Rameka toku ingoa. I am a Year 7 student at Miller Avenue School in Paeroa. Two years ago, I started to enjoy playing touch. My pāpā Greg Hine came to our training after long days at work to show us some touch skills from his referee’s perspective. He would tell me how proud he was when I tried to learn new skills. The aroha he put into helping us is the reason I love the sport so much!
‘Wop-bop-a-loo-mop-a-lop-bam-boom’
Dancing is a joy that lifts the spirit and there’s plenty of opportunities around the Coromandel Peninsula to learn a dance, meet people and have fun. Pamela Ferla starts this dance series with Rock ‘n Roll.
Here I am, back again, your favourite local magazine. The busy season in the Hauraki-Coromandel was amazing but, as happens every year in our piece of paradise, the leaves begin to turn and autumn settles in. There’s a subtle shift in the air – a whisper of change and a promise of growth. It’s a time when nature prepares for its quiet but productive low season, a reminder for us to do the same.
Nick Fedaeff transitioned from the world of music to the field of visual arts, marking a notable shift in his creative journey. Prior to delving into visual arts, he captivated audiences as the frontman of a rock band and as a composer for various theatrical productions and films. When questioned about the source of his inspiration, Nick often responds with insight into his perpetual role as a composer. He explains, “Melodies and chords have always resided in my musical heart. When I became an artist, I simply changed the keyboard for brushes.”
The untold stories of World War I soldiers
In the planning for our annual Anzac exhibition, we came across three photos of soldiers posing in their World War I uniforms. These photos made us ponder – who are the men in the photos?
Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Kohana Kauika-Rameka toku ingoa. I am a Year 7 student at Miller Avenue School in Paeroa. Two years ago, I started to enjoy playing touch. My pāpā Greg Hine came to our training after long days at work to show us some touch skills from his referee’s perspective. He would tell me how proud he was when I tried to learn new skills. The aroha he put into helping us is the reason I love the sport so much!
‘Wop-bop-a-loo-mop-a-lop-bam-boom’
Dancing is a joy that lifts the spirit and there’s plenty of opportunities around the Coromandel Peninsula to learn a dance, meet people and have fun. Pamela Ferla starts this dance series with Rock ‘n Roll.
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