Guest Editorial – Lia Priemus
May 4, 2026
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When we clapped eyes on the first issue of Coromind, it was like “WOW”, such a beautiful, colourful and classy magazine in the cafe … free to take.
When we clapped eyes on the first issue of Coromind, it was like “WOW”, such a beautiful, colourful and classy magazine in the cafe … free to take.
Surfing inspired my affinity with the ocean and my motivation to paint it. I first surfed in Whangamatā, and it has always been a special place for me, so its world-class waves are a pleasure to paint.
On a gloomy Thursday morning, as a heavy rain warning loomed over Hauraki, a group of whānau (people) gathered at the waharoa (entrance) of Kerepēhi Marae …
After several years of applying for various visas, I’m now happily living in New Zealand, as a legal resident, with my Kiwi partner. I had to jump through many hoops to get here, and it cost a pretty penny – well, a lot of pretty pennies – but it’s been worth It.
I was exhausted, but I couldn’t fall asleep. I tried meditating, which usually does the trick, but not this time.
When we clapped eyes on the first issue of Coromind, it was like “WOW”, such a beautiful, colourful and classy magazine in the cafe … free to take.
Surfing inspired my affinity with the ocean and my motivation to paint it. I first surfed in Whangamatā, and it has always been a special place for me, so its world-class waves are a pleasure to paint.
On a gloomy Thursday morning, as a heavy rain warning loomed over Hauraki, a group of whānau (people) gathered at the waharoa (entrance) of Kerepēhi Marae …
After several years of applying for various visas, I’m now happily living in New Zealand, as a legal resident, with my Kiwi partner. I had to jump through many hoops to get here, and it cost a pretty penny – well, a lot of pretty pennies – but it’s been worth It.
I was exhausted, but I couldn’t fall asleep. I tried meditating, which usually does the trick, but not this time.
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