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What is Art worth? Some create it, some buy it, some invest in it, and some ... just enjoy it. It is so multi-dimensional and almost unexplainable by linear and limited language, so rather than try to actually define it, let's explore the roles it plays in our lives because without Art, life could amount to nothing more than a monotonous, dull, existence of repetitious survival.

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We have our gym bunnies, those seeking connection, and others wanting to explore Te Ao Māori – we all came to waka ama for different reasons. 

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Wāhi Tukurua - Your Local Hub for Reuse, Recovery and Community Action. Zero waste can sound like a big, serious mission… but at heart, it’s simply something we do better together. 

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The Art of Symbiosis with Iona Matheson - Iona grew up in Raumati North, near Wellington. A school trip to Kapiti Island at just nine years old left a deep imprint. Surrounded by native birdlife in a protected sanctuary, her connection to te taiao (nature) began early. Creativity was also close to home...

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Proud to be Local is our inspirational feature, highlighting homegrown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things out in the world. In this edition, Sam Connors. Brought to you by Coromandel's CFM

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After sharing a few tall fishing stories with my friend, I told him about the time when I was a 10-year-old kid walking along Takapuna Beach after fishing off the rocks with a mate. We hadn’t caught anything, so for fun we put a bit of bait on our hooks and dragged the line along the beach to see if we could catch a seagull. 

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While some find their best creative inspiration in books or galleries, in conversation or music, I have found it in the grip of the forest, in the embrace of a river’s cold, in the gentle caress of sunlight.

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Lucky Star is an independent collective that can slot into almost any festival, but experiencing it in person is something else entirely. It’s a buzzing hub that feels like a circus sideshow, a backstreet dive, and a community lounge all at once.

Originally, Lucky Star began as a humble coffee caravan and juice bar. Over time, it has grown into a beloved festival institution with its own personality and energy. What started as espresso on wheels became a playground for music, performance, and playful antics. The crew calls it “always going to misbehave.”

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An art gallery situated in the heart of Hot Water Beach, surrounded by the sounds of crashing waves, local cafes and hot pools! The perfect way to spend a day on the Coromandel. 

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There comes a moment in every coastal town’s story when something electric arrives, something that does not just add to the landscape, but transforms it. For Whangamatā, that moment came when the doors of Mekong Foo swung open, unleashing a riot of colour, flavour and unbridled joy onto the Coromandel Peninsula.

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