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    DREAM BIG

    May 08, 2020 4 minutes
    Words Nick Lambert
    Images Robbie Dalziel

    The recent change of mountain bike shuttle operator in Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa forest was a surprise to many who enjoyed the long-standing Southstar service. Regardless of what led to the changeover, the new operators bring a shuttle service that’s similar to the outgoing Southstar in some aspects, but noticeably different in others.

    To provide some background, it’s worth painting a picture of the new company. Firstly, they’re not new to the business of mountain biking. Brothers Tak and Tu Mutu have successfully operated Mountain Bike Rotorua (MBR) at Waipa MTB car park for eight years, alongside a retail and office space in Rotorua city. MBR provides bike

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