Proud to be Local – Glen Theobald

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.
Ahuahu & Andy Series: My Experiences as a Ranger on Great Mercury Island

At the time of my employment in 2016, Great Mercury Island had only just been officially recognised as a pest-free island, after a major pest eradication in 2014 focused primarily on rats, but also feral cats.
Ross’ Ramblings – Saudi Arabia, A Different Kind of Place – Part 1

When I started working at Coromandel Outdoor Language Centre in 1990, I knew very little about Saudi Arabia, except that it had a lot of oil and a lot of sand.
Coromandel Town Potter, Murray Rainey, is the Engineer Behind the Wheel

When I first met Murray Rainey, aka Muzza, what struck me wasn’t just his elegant, well-balanced pottery.
Fearsome Times – When a Web Designer meets a Cliff Hanger

“Rachael, we have taken off your helmet and replaced it with mine and we have set off your emergency locator beacon!” I felt sorry for my partner at home, in Whitianga, my first emergency contact!