Best Coromind Podcasts (2026)

From the shimmering coastline of Mercury Bay to bustling markets in Whitianga and Coroglen, Sunflower Glass Studio NZ has been steadily evolving into an example of creativity, fun and happy memories! www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Rhona Haszard: The Thames Artist who Dreamed in Colour by Robyn Pearce - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 5:14

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A child of Thames, Alice Gwendoline Haszard, known as Rhona, remained an artist throughout her childhood and into adulthood – a short life however, that ended tragically at the age of 30 years. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Into the Blue with Dive Zone Whitianga - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 2:25

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Have you discovered the underwater world of the Coromandel? Dive Zone Whitianga are the local diving experts and they reckon the diving here is simply world class. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Coromandel Cold: Home in the Coromandel by Roman Carley - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 4:53

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There’s something about the Coromandel that stays with you. Maybe it’s the way the bush runs all the way down to the sea, or how a sunset turns the sky gold. Maybe it’s the people … www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Marine Mammals of Tīkapa Moana: Boating with Care – Brought to you by the Department of Conservation (DOC) - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 4:20

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Summer brings more people onto Tīkapa Moana / the Hauraki Gulf, one of Aotearoa’s richest marine habitats. The Gulf has high species diversity, with year-round populations of Bryde’s whales (tohorā), common dolphins (aihe), bottlenose dolphins (terehu), and fur seals (kekeno). There are also regular sightings of killer whales (maki), false killer w…

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Milly Moon and The Spaces Between – Play is the Way by Milly Moon - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 5:21

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At 36 years old, I am still regularly asked for ID when trying to purchase a bottle of my favourite Shiraz-Viognier at the local supermarket. This isn’t a brag – more than once, I’ve smiled at the request, only to be told “Not to worry, actually”. My wrinkles, you see, are suddenly very visible and the mistake is realised. www.coromind.nz…

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The Treasury: A Home for Hauraki-Coromandel History by Anna Dunwoodie - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 5:06

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If you’re looking for somewhere to safely store photos and documents of local or family interest, The Treasury, in Thames, a charitable trust run by The Coromandel Heritage Trust (2004), is the only purpose built, temperature and humidity regulated, regionwide facility that houses and makes accessible paper-based historical documents of the Hauraki…

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Wondering in Waikino: Don’t just do something … Sit there by Amir Yussof - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 4:20

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Most of us would be familiar with the sayings, ‘Don’t just sit there, do something!’, or ‘Idle hands are the Devil’s workshop’, a slightly more sinister version. This seems to be excellent advice for most life situations, as inaction is often not the foremost companion of success. However, there is always more than one way to perceive a situation o…

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Richard Macdonald – Featured Artist Issue 37 - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 3:43

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My childhood laid the groundwork for where I’m at as an artist, as I often found myself either drawing, reading or constructing something while dealing with an on again/off again disability … www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Less Competition, More Collaboration: The Projects Coromind was Part of in 2025 - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 4:12

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This issue of Coromind marks our third anniversary. Still young, still energetic and proudly community-driven, Coromind has grown into a platform that brings joy, connection and positive stories to our region and beyond. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Guest Editorial: Thank Goodness for Coromind! by Carolyn Wadey-Barron and Roimata Taimana - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 3:58

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Hauraki-Coromandel is a place of rich hidden histories that sit just beneath the golden beaches and abundant ngahere (native bush). It is somewhere that for the last 50+ years has offered artists and creatives a welcoming place to live and make their art. In the 21st century, these creatives are now able to use local publications such as Coromind a…

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Ross’ Ramblings – Being Scammed: Honesty and Integrity by Ross Liggins - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 8:41

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After lunch I opened my computer desktop to be greeted by a flashing, beeping Windows page with an annoyingly loud female voice repeating itself over and over, “Security breach. Security breach. Your bank accounts and email address have been compromised.” www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Leah Craven: Where Wool Meets Whangamatā by Lana Garland - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 5:13

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"I am a textile artist, and I make rug-tufted artwork that weaves together stories of land, connection and belonging." For Leah, wool is more than a material – it’s a bridge between her Irish roots and her life in Whangamatā, a way to explore memory, identity and the quiet magic of slow creation. www.coromind.nz…

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Ahuahu & Andy Series – Kākā, Pines, and the Slow Return of Native Forest by Andy Hopping - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 5:12

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If you look out at Great Mercury Island from Black Jack Road, you can see the full length of the island from north to south. On the southern half, there is a big pine tree plantation which is now over 40 years old, planted during the Muldoon ‘Think Big’ era on land which is considered very poor farmland. The pine forest became economically and envi…

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Proud to Be Local brought to you by CFM - Pylat Senior – Coromind Issue 37, 2026 3:25

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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, Pylat Senior. Brought to you by CFM and Safer Coromandel www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Sure-Shot: Hauraki-Coromandel Photographers Series – Lia Priemus - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 5:46

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In this Sure-Shot series, Coromind invites photographers to break down their favourite shots, sharing the stories, techniques and moments that make each image special. This month, Lia Priemus takes us behind the scenes of her inspiring work. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Putting on the Pants: The Meteoric Rise of Local Talent Harry Marshall by Anne-Maree McDougall - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 4:26

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Last year I had the opportunity to watch the Bold Theatre production of ‘Be More Chill’ at the Meteor Theatre in Hamilton. If you are not familiar with it, ‘Be More Chill’ is a sci-fi musical that follows Jeremy Heere, an awkward high school student desperate to fit in. Harry Marshall played Michael in their Hamilton theatre debut, best friend to o…

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Have You Visited Wāhi Tukurua? Your Local Hub for Reuse, Recovery, and Community Action by Kat Neilson-Jones - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 2:16

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At 239 South Highway, Whitianga, it’s a hive of activity each day as the Wāhi Tukurua team and volunteers are busy rescuing good, usable items from heading to landfill and giving them a fresh start in the community. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Enjoy the Process: The Value of the Visual Arts by Janet Hoogwerf - Coromind Issue 37, 2026 3:19

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Art is a visual language. It improves observation and perception. It is a good skill to be able to read images, and to understand symbolism and what is real and what is photoshopped, made unreal, unobtainable. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Caring for Our Dunes, Together by Martin Hopkins and Bruce Burton Pauanui Dune Protection Society 3:46

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After the big storms of 2020 and 2021, Thames- Coromandel District Council (TCDC) proposed to reshape the eroded dunes at Pāuanui’s south end into a wide, gentle slope and replant it in native sand-binding species. Not everyone in the community was convinced... www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Sure-Shot - Hauraki-Coromandel Photographers Series Featuring Felicity Jean - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 3:45

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In this Sure-Shot series, Coromind invites photographers to break down two of their favourite shots, sharing the stories, techniques and moments that make each image special. This month, Felicity Jean takes us behind the scenes of her inspiring work. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Caring for the Coast - Glass Bottom Boat Commitment to Conservation by Caitie Mora - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 3:27

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Conservation, education, and acting as kaitiaki for our incredible backyard are at the heart of the Glass Bottom Boat. When conversations began with the Destination Hauraki Coromandel team, the idea of a project we could truly get behind started to take shape... www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Ross’ Ramblings - Hawaii Part 2 by Ross Liggins - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 8:53

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Continuing on from part one of my Hawaiian adventure … I enjoyed my boat trips down the wondrous Napali coast of Kauai, especially when my Whitianga friend Graham was skipper. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Coromandel-Hauraki – Too Precious to Mine by Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 3:34

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Gold prices continue to rise, and mining companies are coming to our area wanting to extract it. They aim to mine in and under the forests and mountains – and, as seen in Waihī, even beneath our homes. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Wildfire Awareness - Protecting Nature Starts with You - Brought to you by DOC - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 6:10

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The crackle of a campfire might feel like the spirit of summer – but in the wrong place, at the wrong time, it can become the spark that destroys a forest. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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A Musical Powerhouse on the Peninsula - Rhythm, Soul & Funk with Vegas Brown by Nur Peach - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 4:01

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Originally hailing from Hamilton, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Vegas Brown had an illustrious career before moving to Whitianga. In the ten years he’s lived on the Peninsula, Brown has been active in the local scene and continues to record and release music. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Shaping Steel, Shaping Spaces - Ironworks Turning Raw Steel into Functional Works of Art - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 2:58

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Stefan Field has been creating and solving problems in metal for nearly three decades. Through his Whitianga-based workshop, Ironworks Coromandel, he turns raw steel into gates, stairways, and custom structures that are functional and beautiful. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Poems in the Sand, Heart in the Ngahere by Cushla Aston - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 6:33

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Howard’s connection to the Coromandel ran deep. He restored our dunes, planted our ngahere, and carried a genuine love for this place and its people. Howard supported Coromind contributing his writing and his encouragement. With aroha to his whānau, we share this piece in honour of a man whose life has touched many in our community. www.coromind.nz…

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Art that Smiles Back - Hilary Emerson Lay on Whimsy, Colour & Creative Curiosity - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 5:13

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My creative practice is all over the map. Aside from my sock “monstahs”, I’ve painted cityscapes, done playful pet portraits, and illustrated a beer label. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Let's go Diving - Dive Instructing Can Take You All Over the World by Dive Zone Whitianga - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 2:21

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One of Dive Zone Whitianga’s ex Diploma in Professional Scuba Instructor graduates, Freya, has plenty to say about her amazing world working in the dive industry. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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From our Fridge to Yours - Liquorland Whitianga Team Picks for Summer - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 3:52

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The crew at Liquorland Whitianga have put together their personal picks for the silly season – the drinks they actually take home, pour for friends and whānau, and keep chilled over the holidays. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Beyond the Click Series - Are We Being Watched? by Stella Pennell - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 5:09

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Digital surveillance is when companies and governments collect data on what you do online, like the sites you visit, things you buy, or even your location. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Ahuahu & Andy Series - A Living Archive Beneath My Feet on Great Mercury Island by Andy Hopping - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 6:21

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I was full-time island bound, a novice ranger on Great Mercury Island in 2016, not at all well versed in environmental sciences, but with a natural love of nature via curiosity and respect. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Proud to Be Local brought to you by CFM - Taimania Hinds – Coromind Issue 36, 2025 3:03

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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, Taimania Hinds. Brought to you by Safer Coromandel www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Toitū te whenua, whatungarongaro te tangata - The Land Remains while People Disappear by Adele Smaill - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 3:25

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This went through my mind this morning during our mahi as kaitiaki of the sand dunes at Cooks Beach. While removing a range of taru kino weeds, I thought about how the whenua is slowly healing from past harm. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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The Art of Slowing Down with Pottery by Kat Neilson-Jones - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 3:33

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Just a short stroll from the Whitianga Ferry, tucked in beside the Ferry Landing car park, sits The Pottery Shed. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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For the Love of Tairua - Shells, Bridges, & Stories by Jeanine Stanley - Coromind Issue 36, 2025pisode 5:15

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If you have been to Tairua, you may have noticed branding on the shops and facilities with ‘Two Tides’, which is the English translation of Tairua. The first settlers, Polynesian ancestors of Māori, were elated by its sheltered harbour; it was one of the first places in New Zealand to be colonised. www.coromind.nz…

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Allan Beaver – Featured Artist - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 2:30

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The Coromind crew visits Allan Beaver’s studio in Coromandel Town on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Allan produces landscapes in oils, portraits in pastels, and freehand pencil sketches. His wife Loes creates handcrafts, knitting and tapestry. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Coromind and the National Library of New Zealand - Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 2:23

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Each month, one copy of Coromind will be preserved in the Alexander Turnbull Library, the national research and heritage collection. A second copy joins the general New Zealand and Pacific collection. Digital deposits are also included in the Alexander Turnbull Library collection and archived in the National Digital Heritage Archive (NDHA), Aotearo…

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Coromind Guest Editorial - Genevieve Morley - Issue 36, 2025 4:03

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After 35 editions of Coromind, I wonder if there is a house somewhere in Te Tara-o-te-ika-a-Māui that doesn’t have a copy sitting on a coffee table? For those of us who have found this monthly periodical, I’m sure you can relate; the pile has steadily grown since the magazine's inception in January 2023. www.coromind.nz…

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Coromind Magazine - Issue 36, 2025 1:33:14

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Coromind Magazine Issue 36 Full Audio Version www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Mercury Bay Art Escape 2026 - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 3:19

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What began as a grassroots celebration of local creativity has grown into one of the Eastern Coromandel’s most anticipated arts events, showcasing over 50 exceptional artists from across the region. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Real Fun Hurts - Push Yourself, Play Hard by Rachael Mayne - Coromind Issue 36, 2025 2:24

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Real fun brings out the best in you. It requires ongoing, regular, focused training and learning. It often means feeling stupid or frustrated – and that's normal. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Coromind Magazine - Issue 35, 2025 1:20:25

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Welcome to the full audio version of Coromind Magazine, Issue 35. www.coromind.nz www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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E-Waste: The Junk Drawer of the Digital Age by Tracey Bell – Brought to you by Wāhi Tukurua - Coromind Issue 35, 2025 1:47

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We’ve all got that drawer – a tangle of cables, old phones, maybe even a digital camera from 2007. Welcome to the world of e-waste: anything with a plug or battery that’s no longer wanted, from laptops and TVs to chargers and toothbrushes. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Wood Whispers with Jazz Gilsenan-Fitzgerald by Lana Garland - Coromind Issue 35, 2025 5:59

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Imagine this: morning light filtering through the trees near Parakiwai, where Jazz Gilsenan-Fitzgerald’s workshop hums with the sound of planes smoothing wood. Inside, native timber takes shape under her hands – transformed into kitchens, cabinets, and furniture that marry function with quiet beauty. www.coromind.nz…

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Time Warps in Tiapapata by Matt Sephton - Coromind Issue 35, 2025 4:50

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Caitlin Moloney and Matt Sephton Find a Different Rhythm in Samoa: Earlier this year, Caitlin Moloney and I were fortunate to spend time at the Tiapapata Art Centre in Samoa for an artist residency. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Standing Tall, Standing Together: Protecting Kauri for the Future - Brought to you by the Department of Conservation (DOC) - Coromind Issue 35, 2025 4:15

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Wander into the ngahere (forest) of the upper North Island and you will likely find yourself among kauri trees – towering giants whose roots stretch wide, anchored deep in the whenua (land). www.coromind.nzBy Coromind

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Sticking Around Series - Auckland Commute? No, Thanks by Sarah Morcom - Coromind Issue 35, 2025 4:06

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Sarah Jamieson has the same first name as me and grew up in the same area. We used to work at the same dairy. There is one obvious difference between us, however: I left and she stayed. www.coromind.nzBy Coromind