Living in Whitianga for over 50 years, I have witnessed the rapid decline of our native trees/shrubs/grasses/food sources and habitat for our native birds, insects, bees and butterflies.

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If we’re talking pillars of the Coromandel music scene, Dylan Wade Lajunen deserves a mention. Living on the peninsula for 38 years, Dylan has had a long and rewarding career as a singer-songwriter/guitarist, performing/recording artist and music teacher.

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Raised in the Waikato, Raewyn has never forgotten the tutelage gained from many performers and teachers who had been in the theatre a lot longer than her. So now, as an adult, with not only experience but formal training to her name, she feels passionately about giving back and supporting young talented people keen on taking to the stage.

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Proud to be Local is our inspirational feature, highlighting homegrown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things! In this edition, Chelsey Bennett. Brought to you by Fabian Roberts.

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Love them or dislike them, the coalition government's implemented and proposed changes will significantly impact workers across New Zealand's employment landscape. Find out more here!

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Most towns have their ‘good sorts’, local men and women who quietly and unassumingly contribute to their community, their dedication and involvement leaving a lasting and much-valued legacy. One such person was Frederick Sawyer, affectionately known as Fred. 

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Once again, Mercury Bay Performing Arts will bring together young talent from across the peninsula to create a magical production that promises to be bigger, brighter and even more breathtaking than the last!

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Welcome to the Full Audio Version of Coromind Magazine Issue 33

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When the first issue of Coromind came out, I already knew it would be something special. I had been friends with Leo and Taylor for years, and watched them pour their creativity and energy into ALTBAYS Table Talk, their podcast that sparked honest conversations and unexpected connections. 

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For the longest time, all I really wanted was a little cabin in the woods where I could draw, paint, surf, and maybe rock out to a party or three if the isolation got too much. Fast forward to today and that dream still feels as far away as it did 30 years ago. Funny how the simplest things can be the hardest to achieve … or maybe I’m just taking the long and winding road to get there.

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