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Coromind Editorial - Issue 6, 2023

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 I'd describe my art as a fusion of mediums, combined in sporadic colour explosion, done in an unorthodox fashion!

After suffering a traumatic brain injury from a work accident, I now use art as part of my recovery, understanding and accepting my limits.

A big supporter of Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Repurpose, you'll find...

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Forgiveness had always been role-modelled to me by my amazing nana (Aunty Ada) and her uncompromising Christian beliefs that she lived out in her everyday life. She always said that we should forgive and love others. She was known for helping and loving others no matter their backgrounds or indiscretions. As a child, I didn’t understand the idea of this or the impact her teachings would have later in my life.

I believe the realisation of what forgiveness is came through...

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Mastering Winter Gardening: A Guide to Growing Bountiful Winter Crops

Embrace the Season and Harvest Fresh Produce all Winter Long

Winter doesn't have to mean bidding farewell to your garden. In fact, it's the perfect time to cultivate a vibrant array of winter crops that thrive in the cooler temperatures. 

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It’s been a while since I flew on a plane – just once since covid threw a glitch in the works. In my previous life, I’d be on a big bird going overseas usually around six or seven times a year, so you could say I’m a seasoned traveller. And I loved it.

But, having not flown for a while, I find that my desire to travel has literally flown out the door. 

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The Cost and Environmental Benefits of Recycling Building Materials

In the scenic region of Coromandel, known for its breathtaking landscapes and commitment to sustainability, the practice of recycling building materials has found a welcoming home. In pursuing a sustainable future, Coromandel's building scene...

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Kia ora e te whānau. Ko Jeter Reid tōku ingoa, I’m 12 years old and live in Whitianga. I do martial arts.

My favourites are Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing. I started doing kickboxing in 2017 with Vaughn Condon when I was 7 years old over at Cooks Beach in the hall.

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Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini – the success of our team is not that of an individual but that of a collective, we are all one whānau in this together.

Being able to whakapapa Māori hasn’t been something I’ve been proud of all my life, although... 

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The first tricky and somewhat sticky situation in my life, so I was told, was having a big head at birth. Apparently, my poor mother, who had me in a Catholic hospital run by nuns, wasn’t able to access pain relief for some reason, so my rather large head presented quite a problem for her...

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Identity, connection, whānau, whakapapa! All these things are part of the make-up of our given names. People, places and even animals also hold these connections. A name is our legacy to leave for the future.

So where did the name Whitianga originate and what is its connection to the past?

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