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  Coromind Magazine - Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 59min

  Experience Coromind Issue 45 in full right now with the complete audio version of the magazine! From local stories and inspiring people to arts, culture, community, and everything happening around the Hauraki-Coromandel — sit back, listen, and enjoy the whole issue. Read the full mag at coromind.nz www.coromind.nz
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  Lucas Rocha - Featured Artist – Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 4min

  Meet artist Lucas Rocha, whose journey from São Paulo to the Coromandel has been shaped by creativity, community and a desire to keep exploring. From illustration and painting to his ambitions in tattooing, Lucas embraces art as a form of freedom, always experimenting, evolving and searching for the next path. www.coromind.nz
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  Building a More Circular Future by Tracey Bell - Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 1min

  An exciting milestone for Wāhi Tukurua and its plans for a new Building and Construction Resource Recovery Facility in Whitianga. Discover how salvaging and reusing building materials could reduce waste, make affordable supplies more accessible, and help create a more circular future for Mercury Bay and the wider Thames-Coromandel community. www.coromind.nz
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  Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour: Celebrating 20 Years - Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 2min

  We’re delighted to be partners for the Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour once again, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and marking two decades of showcasing the vibrant artistic community in and around Coromandel Town. Proudly presented in partnership with Coromind. On the first two weekends of October, Coromandel Town opens its studio doors to the public – an event no art lover should miss. Meet the artists who call the Coromandel home, and discover the stories, tools and processes ...
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  Indigenising Our Approach to Alcohol and Drug Addiction - Tēnei Te Pō, Nau Mai Te Ao by Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki - Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 4min

  In this episode, Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki explores a kaupapa Māori approach to alcohol and drug addiction support. Through Te Hīnātore, practitioners Darryl and Tash use pūrākau, te ao Māori and collective wānanga to create a safe, non-judgemental space where whānau can reflect, connect and find a pathway from darkness towards change and hope. www.coromind.nz www.coromind.nz
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  Proud to Be Local brought to you by CFM - Baxter Ward – Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 3min

  Discover how one appearance as Donkey in Shrek Jr. sparked Baxter Ward’s lasting love of theatre. From performing to Becoming Musical Director at Morrinsville Theatre, Baxter shares the joy of helping young performers find their confidence, discover their talents and experience a little bit of theatre magic. Proud to Be Local is brought to you by Coromandel's CFM www.coromind.nz www.coromind.nz
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  Shaped from the Earth by Driving Creek – Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 2min

  Spring is a time for fresh beginnings, and at Driving Creek, that means returning to the raw earth. Long before the railway tracks climbed our hills, this valley was a sanctuary for potters and artists. This season, disconnect from the digital world and experience the tactile magic of shaping raw clay with your own two hands. Listen to Driving Creek’s spring feature in Coromind magazine, and check out our upcoming beginner pottery workshops. Spaces fill fast. Book your wheel today at drivingc...
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  A Long Conversation with Colour by Nigel Sparrow – Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 6min

  Meet Coromandel artist Nigel Sparrow and explore a creative journey spanning screen printing, fabric marbling, digital art, photography and stone carving. From vivid childhood discoveries with colour to a lifetime of experimentation, Nigel shares how curiosity, practice and the Coromandel environment continue to shape his ever-evolving work. www.coromind.nz
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  Don’t Stop - Hitchhikers Tales - A Series - Part 1 by Rachael Mayne - Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 4min

  Rachael explores the quiet realities behind the people we pass on the road. Drawing on her own experiences hitchhiking through Central America, Rachael shares the unexpected stories of people she has picked up in New Zealand — and what their journeys have taught her about homelessness, addiction, mental health, compassion and simply stopping to listen. www.coromind.nz
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  Sure-Shot: Hauraki-Coromandel Photographers Series – Lorraine Beattie - Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 5min

  In this episode of the Sure-Shot Hauraki Coromandel Photographers Series, we meet Paeroa-based photographer Lorraine Beattie and explore a creative journey shaped by travel, light and those fleeting “moments in time”. From the Hauraki Plains and Coromandel to Kenya and the Amalfi Coast, Lorraine shares the stories behind three striking photographs and her passion for capturing emotion, spontaneity and the beauty of the world around us. www.coromind.nz
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  Cuppa Words - ‘My Coromandel’, ‘Why?’ and ‘But they let me quietly become myself’ Brought to you by The Eggsentric Cafe – Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 3min

  Cuppa Words is a space dedicated to expression. In this edition: 'My Coromandel´ by Michelle Johns, 'Why? by Helen Oliver ´and 'But they let me quietly become myself by yaning Ma Foreman ' www.coromind.nz www.coromind.nz
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  Smelly Nelly Strikes Again by Annemieke Kregting - Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 2min

  Annemieke Kregting introduces us to the Giant Petrel — one of the Southern Ocean’s most impressive seabirds, and a creature with some seriously smelly defence mechanisms. From scavenging on the high seas to rehabilitation and release, discover why “Smelly Nelly” is a giant with plenty of unexpected tricks. www.coromind.nz
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  Ross’ Ramblings - Rugby in My Life by Ross Liggins– Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 9min

  In this episode of Ross’ Ramblings, Ross Liggins looks back on a lifetime of rugby; from his first game at the age of six to bruising tackles, wild club rugby days and playing at Eden Park. It’s a funny, nostalgic and sometimes sobering reflection on how the game, and its culture, has changed over the years. www.coromind.nz www.coromind.nz
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  Sugarfish & Lofte: Taking Celebration Seriously in the Coromandel by Leonardo Magri – Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 4min

  Meet Amy, the creative force behind Sugarfish and Lofte, whose passion for food, beautiful details and bringing people together has helped create countless memorable celebrations across the Coromandel. From catering weddings and events to elevated tableware, glassware, pizza and coffee, it’s a story about going the extra mile and making people feel truly looked after. www.coromind.nz
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  A Guided Journey on Four Wheels by Thea Dozell – Coromind Issue 45, 2026 03.09.2026 4min

  In this episode, young writer Thea Dozell, explores how skateboarding is creating positive opportunities for young people across the Coromandel. From learning new tricks to building confidence, resilience and friendships, Thea shares the story of Sean Reilly, Whitianga Skate School and the Guided Journey Charitable Trust — proving that sometimes, getting on four wheels can be the start of a much bigger journey. www.coromind.nz
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  Coromind Magazine - Issue 44, 2026 31.07.2026 1h 2min

  Dive into the Full Audio Version of the latest issue of Coromind, celebrating the creativity, stories and people that make the Hauraki-Coromandel Peninsula such a special place. From inspiring local artists and musicians to environmental projects, personal journeys, community voices and reflections on life in our unique corner of Aotearoa, Issue 44 is packed with stories that connect, inspire and celebrate our rohe. Read the full mag at coromind.nz www.coromind.nz
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  Guest Editorial – Kaitlyn Gooch – Coromind Issue 44, 2026 31.07.2026 2min

  Former The Seagull magazine owner and editor Kaitlyn Gooch reflects on the evolution of local storytelling and the incredible growth of Coromind since she stepped away in 2022. Kaitlyn shares her thoughts on the importance of arts, artists and community connection across the Coromandel Peninsula — from writers and musicians to painters, performers and the people creating spaces for creativity to flourish. www.coromind.nz
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  Bob Drummond - Featured Artist – Coromind Issue 44, 2026 31.07.2026 5min

  Featured Artist, Bob Drummond, shares his journey from software developer to artist, exploring the creative connection between writing code, sketching, painting and building things by hand. After years of travelling the world for work, Bob discovered that carrying a sketchbook offered something a camera never could — a deeper connection with places, people and moments. From unexpected discoveries in Paris to capturing the character of Coromandel’s landscapes, historic buildings and coastal co...
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  Milly Moon and The Spaces Between – Walking Songs Part 2 by Milly Moon – Coromind Issue 44, 2026 31.07.2026 5min

  Milly Moon takes us behind the scenes of the second independent tour of Walking Songs — a powerful performance born from her solo journey along Te Araroa, New Zealand’s 3,000 km trail from Cape Reinga to Motupōhue/Bluff. From intimate venues and unexpected travel chaos to moments of deep connection, emotion and what Milly describes as “magic” on the road, this story explores the vulnerability, resilience and joy behind creating and sharing original art. Joined by her sister Lucy-Belle, Milly ...
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  Proud to Be Local brought to you by CFM - Kylie Gunn – Coromind Issue 44, 2026 31.07.2026 3min

  How can a blank wall become a storyteller for an entire community? In this episode, brought to you by Coromandel’s CFM and supported by Rob Holding, we meet local artist Kylie Gunn, the creative force behind more than a dozen murals bringing colour, history and local stories to life across the Hauraki-Coromandel region. From Ngātea to Tairua and Thames, Kylie’s artwork celebrates the people, places and memories that make each community unique. www.coromind.nz