This week Country Life delves into the world of the harakeke plant and its many uses - from fashion to paper - and finds out about skincare products made from wool.

You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.

In this episode:

• 0:46 - Romene: From sheep to sheet mask
• 6:35 - Rural News Wrap
• 13:33 - Huhana Smith - artist, scholar, activist and farmer
• 28:38 - The many lessons of the pā harakeke

With thanks to guests:

• Megan Seator, Romene
• Huhana Smith
• Marilyn and Marty Vreede, Pakohe

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Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details