Ever wondered where you fit in your organisation, be it a business, a club or any group of people with a specific focus? Do you want to make a difference, sort out the problems, get everything perfect? And have you ever noticed that while you want to be influencing others, the ‘others’ seem more focused on just doing their job and are not very interested in the exciting changes you think they could be making?

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Alan Rhodes is a successful potter and musician, well liked and respected in the Coromandel area and beyond. He was a founding member, lead vocalist and guitarist of the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band (HCBB), who have been delighting audiences with their vibrant, fast-paced music and rich vocal harmonies since the late 1960s. 

Alan got hooked on bluegrass music at age 14, and…

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What I love about hemp oil is its ability to be used as a skincare ingredient in such a diverse range of products and that it can help such a vast range of skin conditions; it’s great for dry skin, but just as amazing on oily acne prone skin. Some of the most incredible messages…

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Common Ground is a space dedicated to expression. In this edition: Fourmai by Elvisa Van Der Leden and Reflections at the End of the Day by Helen Oliver

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Growing flowers isn't just about painting a picture-perfect landscape around you; it's also about contributing to the vibrant ecosystem and playing your part in the pollinator-friendly floral orchestra of nature. Our Coromandel is a paradise for gardening enthusiasts. If you're a beginner looking to create a captivating flower garden during the spring season, here are five essential tips to help you get started…

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A few years back, I was enjoying a beautiful sunset with my older daughter at Gisborne after a light jog. It is a very special sunset due to the geographic position of the beach where you have the impression of the sun going down over the sea and we are talking about an east coast beach, so only this fact is already unique, isn’t it? 

Anyway, barefoot on the sand, feeling the…

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Kia Ora, my name is Tessa Zank, some may know me as Zank Art Realm. I'm a Hauraki-based artist. I’m a mama to a gorgeous 11-month-old baby girl, Haysel, and when little miss goes to bed at night, I dive into my art world and sometimes lose track of the time. That makes for a very tired mama the next day. Like many, I was…

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While everyone was getting ready to start their lives, all I could think was that I needed more time. So ensued the idea of a gap year. I decided I would travel around New Zealand for the year. Then, as exams were in full force, my sister asked me if I would come and interrail Europe with her. Impulsively I agreed and bought a ticket to London Heathrow. Soon after though my sister was…

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The oldest commercial building in Whitianga has had a life that is worthy of a story all of its own. It was built in the heyday of kauri milling, moved location when no longer required and is still in use nearly 140 years later!

In 1884, a few months after the Mercury Bay Timber Company Mill…

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Tiled kitchen splashbacks are all the rage right now, and it's easy to see why. They add a wow factor to your kitchen while serving a practical purpose by making cleaning easy, keeping your walls protected against moisture and increasing your home's resale value.

With so many options available for style, shape and colour, choosing a splashback tile can be overwhelming. So, to help make it easier, let’s take a look at some of Tilespaces’ popular splashback colours in NZ right now

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