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Traditional carpets
Modern rugs
Decor pieces
Cushions
Runners
Textiles
OUR HOME SHOWROOM OPEN FOR VIEWING
Enjoy our hospitality – no form of sales pressure here! We know rugs...since the 1980s!
“I visited
Phil and Elly after
buying a carpet in
Turkey, and then
realised...
I never even had to
leave home to find
a great selection
at even greater
prices!”
VICKI MURRAY, TAIRUA
CALL FOR VIEWING APPOINTMENT! • SEE SAMPLES ONLINE
The Talk of Turkey Carpets
129 Ocean Beach Road, Tairua
07 8649846 or 021667080
Handpicked
by experts
Phil and
Elly Smith
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07 864
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Contact us. PO Box 144, Tairua, 3544
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Publishers
Tovi and Greg Daly
Executive Editor/Managing Editor
Tovi Daly Carol Wright
Office Manager
Sarah Steinemann
Design & Layout
Matt Hishon, Anomaly Design
other design support...
Carol Wright Shannon Okey
Contributing Writers/Editors/Proofing
Carol Wright Tovi Daly Kate Palmano
Shannon Okey Sandra Scott Monett Johnston
Advertiser Liaisons
Tovi Daly Helen Wilson
Contributing Artists/Photographers
Jeanne-Marie Cantereau
Tovi & Greg Daly
Printing & Pre-press
Crucial Colour, Penrose Auckland
Distribution, Volunteer & Misc Support
Gavin Hedwig Tracey Salkeld
Althea Barker Karen Vowles and Tony Keyworth
...and the many others helping us
spread the community spirit – Thanks!
COROMANDEL
What’s InsIde
sPRInG/hOLIdaY 2016 life Spring is here with Summer close behind!!
It’s YOUR Coromandel Life!
This is a group project we can all be proud of – for the
region, from the region. get involved. As a reader,
a contributor (writer/photographer/artist/news source/
distributor), or an advertiser. Tell us your ideas.
Contact us: (07) 864 9908
or by email at
Our Cover Artist: Jeanne-Marie Cantereau .................... 7
Stargazers Comet News ................................................. 8
Coromandel Art Scene .................................................. 10
Benefits of Group Travel ................................................ 12
Your Vision: Protect Against Glaucoma........................ 13
Carmen’s Light ‘n’ Breezy Winter’s Tale ..................14-22
Paeroa’s Museum and Making History Online ............. 23
The Glorious Restoration of Athenree .....................24-29
The Coromandel’s History in the Bike Biz .............. 30-35
New Cafe Opens at Colville..................................... 36-37
The Humble Gumboot ............................................. 38-39
Heaven & Earth: Tairua’s New Gem of a Shop ........40-41
Pauanui’s Outdoor Expo................................................43
Hikuai: Little School with a Big Heart...................... 44-45
Coromandel Life Calendar....................................... 46-48
Tairua’s Food and Wine Festival ................................... 49
Students Hands On for Science.................................... 50
Tairua Students Save Dotterel Nest Sites..................... 51
Advertiser List with Web Links ..................................... 52
Community Spotlight ................................................52-53
Photo coutesy of Dan May Photography
Sarah shared what led her to Coromandel
Life.“We lived in Zurich, and my husband,
Dan went to watch the All Blacks at a city
pub. He bumped into Roger Harwood (on
an extended stay with his Swiss partner,
Diana). Our Hikaui property came up in
conversation and Roger announced he was
from the area. He gave us a copy of the first
edition of PakuViews with Paula McNeill’s
art on the cover. We were both really
impressed with the magazine then – and still
are! Hence my enthusiasm to be involved.”
It was great to hear about the magazine
travelling around the world, and even better
that it led such a capable and skilled person
to us.
We welcome back with open arms Matt
Hishon, the person that designed that very
first PakuViews – and the rest of the issues
for the next three years. He’s full of great
ideas for the magazine and I’m sure you’ll
enjoy the creative stamp he puts on this and
future issues.
Have a very happy Spring and a merry
holiday season!
After such a wet winter extending into
our spring, it was a joy to wake up
today to not only clear skies and sun but
warm temperatures as well. I love Spring
in New Zealand – the huge variety of plant
and tree life means an intensity of colour
bursting forth everywhere. Time for us to
come out of hibernation and experience the
splendour of ‘Coromandel Life’!
As I sign off the last pages for press, I
was inundated at sunset with the pungent
lovely aroma of jasmine and later enjoyed a
fabulous moonrise over Paku Mt – what a
blessing to be alive! It just doesn’t get much
better and I choose to believe these are
signs of good things ahead.
Labour Weekend marks the preparation
for the coming Summer – servicing the
boat, cleaning up the bach, last minute
renovations, or just having a good time.
Check out our calendar for numerous
festivals planned throughout the season.
And be sure to meet Santa at various local
parades and events.
WELCOME ABOARD
We’ve been very fortunate to have several
valuable team members since starting the
magazine over eight years ago, and we are
delighted to introduce yet another. Multi-
talented Sarah Steinemann is now our new
office manager.
Tovi and Greg Daly
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