Regional Wrap: Titirangi with filmmaker Robin Kewell
Each week Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of the country and we're going a bit more suburban this week to West Auckland - and the suburb of Titirangi. Close to the Waitakere Ranges and beaches nearby, the village is surrounded by lush greenery. With scenic and reserves - the area became a tourist destination on the fringes of Tamaki Makaurau. Local and filmmaker Robin Kewell joins us to chat more about the area.
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