Around the rest of the country people are New Zealanders outside of Auckland are peppered with anxiety, frustration and a touch of apathy as they grapple with the possibility of returning to lockdown.
RNZ's reporters canvassed people around the country yesterday afternoon, as news broke of 13 more cases of Covid-19 in the community.
Authorities will have to make a call today on what happens after midnight, and whether more of the country moves into lockdown.
Rachel Thomas has the story.
