Welcome to the Full-Audio version of Coromind Magazine, issue 40.

April, 2026

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In recent years many magazines and community newspapers have folded their pages for the last time and closed the doors. Metro magazine, which existed since the 1980s, is one of the most recent to depart from a printed format and exist only in the digital world. And with all this in mind I believe the team behind Coromind must be applauded and admired. They have changed the model and as a result they are making it possible to provide a quality magazine that not only looks great and provides a wealth of interesting articles, but is free of charge.

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Saskia Riemersma's journey is a testament to the power of creativity and following one's passion. From a young age, Saskia knew she wanted to create, and her path has been a beautiful exploration of various art forms.

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I don’t know anyone who would willingly do what that rat did – take such foolish risks – but the irony wasn’t lost on me as I set off alone in the dark, on day two of a solo hike. I started at Broken Hills in the Coromandel and walked up to Hihi Trig Station, taking a small detour to an old dam along the way. The views were lovely, stretching across to the cliffs where I sometimes go rock climbing. Then the mud began...

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It was the mid-1990s and we were steaming back from Aotea/Great Barrier. It was a beautiful hot summer day and the sea was flat and calm. Up ahead we spotted a pod of about 20 Terehu/Bottlenose dolphins. I noticed there was one dolphin that was not participating in playing and as I watched I saw she had a calf with her, a baby about a metre long. When I got closer, I saw that the baby had an old, frayed rope wrapped around its tail...

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The following is a glimpse into the life of William Lewis Townson – a man who was dedicated to his botanical work, and had an expert knowledge of the native birds of New Zealand.

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This year Mercury Bay Performing Arts proudly presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr., featuring more than 50 local students on stage – and many more working behind the scenes. Watching these young people grow in confidence, friendships and self-belief has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey.

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This winter, Coastcare groups around the Coromandel are rolling up their sleeves to plant thousands of native coastal plants and they need your help!

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