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Jun 2018
6m 51s

Jody Wyllie and Te Hau ki Tūranga

RNZ
About this episode
Our last taonga is not just an object, but a sacred place, and an "encyclopedia" of the history, traditions and art and culture of the people of Rongowhakaata.  
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