Mount Maunganui businesses are frustrated at a perceived lack of progress in reopening the mount.  

Hundreds of residents went to a community meeting last night with council and local MPs.  

Mauao's been closed to the public since the landslide which killed six holiday makers nearly 100 days ago.  

Mount Maunganui Beach Hut Cafe Owner Michelle Craig told Ryan Bridge reduced tourist numbers are really tough for businesses. 

She says many are worried they won't be able to survive the winter months. 

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