One of the biggest Māori tourism operators in Rotorua, Te Puia, has come back to life since re-opening two weeks ago, but its still having to watch every cent until the borders re-open.
Te Puia was forced to cut 140 full-time jobs before lockdown, and suspend both its tourism operation and Māori arts and crafts school.
It has since re-hired 20 staff to operate the tourism business, and the school is now fully operating.
Chief executive Tim Cossar told our reporter Te Aniwa Hurihanganui Te Puia has had about 4000 visitors, but the financial pressure has barely eased.
