Annabel ReidMultimedia Journalist·Rotorua Daily Post·28 Aug, 2026 12:00 AM4 mins to read‌Rumaki executive director Miraka Davies came up with the idea for Rumaki three years ago. Photo / Sacha KahakiRumaki executive director Miraka Davies came up with the idea for Rumaki three years ago. Photo / Sacha KahakiRotorua’s new te reo Māori immersion cafe has enjoyed strong support despite the national attention and backlash it attracted before opening.Rumaki has been open for a week, and “people are excited”, says executive director Miraka Davies (Ngāti Rehua, Ngātiwai ki Aotea, Ngāti Porou).

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