Shopping and popping double-bubbles are on the cards for Auckland next week.
Cabinet has agreed in principle to move the region to alert level 3 step 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 9 November, allowing retail and public buildings to open.
It means shops, museums and libraries can reopen with mask-wearing and social distancing, and the outdoor gathering limit will be increased to 25.
Auckland Art Gallery director Kirsten Lacy, Newmarket Business Association chief executive Mark Knoff-Thomas and Manukau Business Association general manager Kerry Burridge spoke to Susie Ferguson.
