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Mogul and McClay met in hotel

Last-minute venue change saw minister met with Chinese racing tycoon in his hotel suite.

Maketu Pies: Workers keep their jobs, are new pies planned?

Maketu Foods Limited took over Maketu Pies on November 12.

Vandal-hit Rotorua landlord decries law change proposal

Landlord says they will have less control with no-cause tenancy termination change.

Want to be let in on Rotorua's Secret Spot?

The hot tub and bar complex has been drawing between 70 and 250 visitors a day.

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Taxman owed more than $7 million by 46 Rotorua companies

The IRD has taken 46 Rotorua businesses to the High Court for more than $7m in 30 months.

Eat Streat expansion suggested, businesses divided

A local advocacy group is proposing a three-month trial expansion.

Retirement village sold: $12m investment already planned

Karaka Pines Villages, a Tauranga-based company, will be taking over.

Homelessness and housing crisis: Businesses take up housing stock

How many businesses are operating out of houses and why they won't move into the CBD.

Maketu Pies sold: Owner breaks silence

The settlement date is November 11.

Maketu Pies: Sale expected at end of week

The dust has settled after the initial receivership shock and an announcement is imminent.

Which regions are still beating Auckland?

Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.

Rotorua Business Award winners 'stoked' and 'over the moon'

The winners of 18 different awards were announced before a crowd of 640 people.

Local iwi show interest in buying Maketu Pies

The deadline for expressions of interest ends October 7

Job cuts as Toi Ohomai announces restructure

Two staff members have been made redundant and more are expected to go.

Who will buy the pies? High interest in iconic brand

Who will buy the pies?

Iconic Bay company Maketu Pies in receivership

Maketu Pies was placed into receivership last week.

Jane Trask: Why I still drive a big SUV despite rising fuel prices

COMMENT: Back in the good old days, I could drive from Hamilton to Rotorua on just $6.