A new supermarket has opened at Rotorua Central Mall, creating up to 50 new jobs. The opening of Rotorua Central Mall FreshChoice was described as a "long time coming" and "probably the worst-kept secret in Rotorua" by Rawiri Waru, trustee for mall owner Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust.
probably the worst-kept secret in Rotorua
Together with two other stores, the total job creation is expected to be 200. The supermarket is located on the site of the old Smiths City store, which closed in January. The trust has confirmed that the mall's old Countdown site will also be filled with new tenants.
Author's summary: New supermarket opens in Rotorua Central Mall.