A week on from the country moving to Alert Level 2, many of us are finding some relief in re-emerging into the 'new normal' by returning to work, takeaway coffee and quiet child-free homes.
But, the economy is projected to lose $21 billion in GDP in the next financial year and as that economic toll of Covid-19 bites, many others are finding their lives are nowhere near back to normal.
RNZ's In-depth reporting team have been taking a look at our economy through the eyes of workers and businesses owners for who the 'new normal' means devastated companies, job-prospects and future plans.
You can read Collateral Damage, an in-depth report on the cost of fighting Covid-19 here.