Alert Level 1 is now in full force for most of the country, so things can return to the 'new normal'.
With school holidays on the horizon, Auckland families will be looking to hit the road and get away from the Level 2 life.
But does a drop in restrictions and no borders between Auckland and the rest of the country bring an increased risk of Covid-19 spread in the regions or is everyone with a full wallet welcome?
Mayor of Taupō David Trewavas and his central Otago counterpart Tim Cadogan speak to Corin Dann.
