The owner of a new takeaway store in Rotorua, specialising in hangi and rewena bread, hopes to turn his business into the "McDonald's of Maori takeaways".
Kiwi Kai officially opened yesterday on Amohau St, at the site formerly occupied by Joe's Diner, selling a selection of Maori food including boil-up, hangi and fried bread.
Kiwi Kai co-director Chris Poipoi said it was more than just a new shop in town.
"Our plan is to open Kiwi Kai around New Zealand and Australia. The goal is that we become the McDonald's of Maori takeaways," he said.
"There are places around the country which have small versions of this but my opinion is there is no-one doing it to this capacity."