Cover Artist Grant Simpson..................................6-7
Tales of the Pohutakawa Tree...............................8-9
Stargazers Treats: The Comet Landing............ 10-11
Here Comes the Sun......................................... 12-15
Summer Family Fun: Coromandel Guide.........16-26
Museums and Goldfield Attractions................. 27-28
Planning for that European Bike Vacation............. 29
Coromandel Calendar.......................................30-31
Heart Association’s Paunui Home Prize................ 32
Puka Park Celebrates........................................34-35
A Toast to Coromandel Couples.......................36-37
Recipes for the Holidays...................................38-39
A Holiday & Year Round Gift Guide..................40-41
Rings Beach Track Loop ..................................42-43
Community Spotlight ........................................44-46
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