Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon
A popular Rotorua tourist spot is thought to have been significantly damaged after a blaze on Tuesday night.
Thirteen crews from around the area were called to Mitai Māori Village just before 10pm.
Tankers were needed to bring in water and State Highway 5 was closed down for a time.
Fire and Emergency said initial reports indicated the conference centre was fully involved in flames.
The last of the firefighters left about 3am on Wednesday.
Nobody was hurt.
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