Category Archives: Artist

KaraWearable 2025 Trancends All Expectations

Posted on June 18, 2025 by LivinginPeaceProject

Off the Top of My Head By Paul Murray In a small rural community like Karamea, people have different skill sets. When given an opportunity, a reason or a chance to share and contribute to a meaningful pursuit, the Karamea … Continue reading →

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The King & THE NOMAD Groove Karamea

Posted on February 20, 2025 by LivinginPeaceProject

Daimon “THE NOMAD” Schwalger successfully organized a musical event in Karamea, despite numerous challenges. Featuring King Kapisi and other artists, the sell-out show united local supporters and visitors. The event culminated in a vibrant celebration, highlighting Daimon’s dedication to the community and the region’s musical talent. Plans for a 2026 event are underway. Continue reading →

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“Virtual Symposium” Wows West Coast Theatregoers  

Posted on February 29, 2024 by LivinginPeaceProject

Off the Top of My Head   By Paul Murray   The stage production “Virtual Symposium,” which was written, directed, produced and performed by local playwright Brendan O’Dwyer, co-director Sacha Healey and a troupe of actors from Karamea closed on Saturday February … Continue reading →

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Kudos for the Karamea Summer Holiday Programme     

Posted on February 4, 2024 by LivinginPeaceProject

Off the Top of My Head      By Paul Murray      With financial support from the Community Led-Development Programme (CLDP), local volunteers have provided Karamea kids with a wonderful schedule of exciting, intellectually stimulating and practical activities this summer. From cooking, Stand … Continue reading →

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Murray Family Life in Sunny Karamea

Posted on November 6, 2023 by LivinginPeaceProject

Anabela Rea, Oct 24 2023: STUFF NZ From Tokyo to Karamea: The Start of the Road at the End of the World’s Longest Cul de Sac. Sanae and Paul Murray say life is sweet in this remote town of 700 … Continue reading →

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How Tourism Sustains Life in Karamea  

Posted on November 2, 2023 by LivinginPeaceProject

Off the Top of My Head  By Paul Murray  The idyllic rural community of Karamea in the Buller District at the the top of the West Coast, is possibly the most remote on Mainland New Zealand in terms of its … Continue reading →

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West Coast Wearable Art Show WOWs All Comers

Posted on April 14, 2023 by LivinginPeaceProject

Karamea’s Creative Couture Transcends All Expectations   Off the Top of My Head   By Paul Murray   WOW! The World of Wearable Art came to the small rural community of Karamea at the top of the West Coast of the South Island … Continue reading →

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Fine Art Exhibition Pops Up In Market Cross 

Posted on March 28, 2022 by LivinginPeaceProject

By Sanae Murray (Karamea Pop-Up Gallery Curator) The Pop-up Gallery exhibition at the old Karamea Hardware building was held on March 25, 26 and 27 and opened with live music performances by “The Scissors” Steve Miller, Seth Doherty, Dave Guppy, … Continue reading →

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Artists Plan New “ArtofNature” Exhibition for Tokyo

Posted on March 15, 2019 by LivinginPeaceProject

Off the Top of my Head By Paul Murray This photograph really started something. It was taken on the Heaphy Track in the Kahurangi National Park at the top of the South Island of New Zealand in 2005. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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DJ “Blind Dog” Taylor’s Radio Karamea Recordings

Posted on January 18, 2018 by LivinginPeaceProject

Blues aficionado DJ Travis “Blind Dog” Taylor records his radio shows in Adelaide, South Australia exclusively for Karamea Radio 107.5 FM in Karamea, New Zealand. 

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