Regional Wrap: Rawene
Each week, Culture 101 spotlights a different region of Aotearoa for our regional wrap. It's a chance to find out about the arts scene in a place beyond our urban centres. This week we are heading to the south side of the Hokianga harbour, in Northland to the town of Rawene Lynn Lawton is co-owner of a social conscious art space in Rawene, for artists and creative events - No 1 Parnell.
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