The mayors of two North Island centres say while a drop from Alert Level 2 would be an ideal outcome today, it won't be a desperate situation if the status quo remains.
New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom says given the investment the country has made to this point, he would understand an extension of the current lockdown status.
Taupo mayor David Trewavas says recent tourist numbers have been encouraging while the region's other industries are mostly unaffected.
The pair speak to Corin Dann.
