‘Paradise Lost’ was officially opened in Russell as part of Russell’s contribution to Tuia 250, a series of events around the country commemorating Cook’s visit in 1769. The Swedish Deputy Head of Mission to New Zealand, Henrik Grudemo was welcomed with a pōwhiri onto the Kororāreka Marae attended by local iwi and children from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Waikare and Russell School.
Russell Museum will host the exhibition from April 6 to May 16.
