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Elections are funny things. They often make a lot of us get a bit hot under the collar and angry with others, including our family and friends. Of course, we all think we are right and things would be better if they were done our way. However, a certain amount of critical thinking is often required to give us enough facts (not alternative ones) to form our opinions on which to base our voting choices.

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Hi my name is Lane Crawford, I am 10 years old, I live in Paeroa with my dad Eli, mum Roxanne and my big sister Nova 14 and I go to Netherton school.

My dad growing up played soccer and showed me when I was just a toddler and I liked it. I started playing soccer for the Paeroa Rangers soccer club when I was just 3 years old

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When we say, “It’s my privilege”, what do we mean? When I say, “It’s my privilege to live in the Hauraki rohe”, what am I saying? When naming white privilege causes conniptions for some people,  what is going on? I reckon the word “privilege” deserves a deep dive into the murky water,  the easily triggered soup of powerful reactions right here in this place.

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Urban Food Forestry is not really a new concept, perhaps just a chic name for an old idea. When we were growing up, my grandparents grew large gardens and had many fruit trees. We would visit on the weekend and dig potatoes and top, tail and slice green beans thinly on the diagonal and shell fresh green peas for the family Sunday roast dinner. Perhaps the nostalgia…

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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: Sharon Carter

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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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