A popular Rotorua tourist spot is thought to have been significantly damaged after a blaze on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n
Thirteen crews from around the area were called to Mitai M\u0101ori Village just before 10pm.<\/p>\n
Tankers were needed to bring in water and State Highway 5 was closed down for a time.<\/p>\n
Fire and Emergency said initial reports indicated the conference centre was fully involved in flames.<\/p>\n
The last of the firefighters left about 3am on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Nobody was hurt.<\/p>\n
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