Local Focus

How hair and makeup fashioned a journey of healing

Mar 21 2023 Updated April 27, 2023

Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter

1 min read

Local Focus: How hair and makeup...

The healing journey of former Māori Television head of hair and makeup, Bianca Fallon. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

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