Port Charles: Unearthing the Stories of Our Coromandel Gem

Discover the fascinating history of Port Charles in the Coromandel, New Zealand, through personal stories and historical facts. From Captain Clerke to kauri logging, family bach traditions, its evolving conservation efforts with the Hillary Outdoors Centre, and the majestic Moehau Range, uncover the stories that shaped this coastal gem.

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The Digital Detox Experiment: Leaving Your Phone Behind

Let's talk about digital detox, shall we? Picture this — you're in a conversation, buzzing with energy, animatedly discussing your favourite band or the latest book you've read, and then you feel it. The all-too-familiar vibration in your pocket, an incoming notification. Your smartphone, the constant companion, beckoning for your attention, successfully throwing you off your game. And then there are those nights, when you tuck yourself in bed, promising 'just one more scroll on Instagram', that somehow mysteriously turns into two hours. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? 

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