After the Prime Minister announced last week that Auckland would move – in principle – to level 3 this week, I dared to hope. The news that a case of Covid had appeared in the northern Waikato, just days before Jacinda Ardern announced her decision, filled me – and the rest of Auckland – with dread. Surely, we wouldn’t be stuck here until Christmas because of a wandering prisoner with the galloping Covids?!
As it transpired, the Prime Minister did go ahead and take those of us north of the Bombays and south of the Brynderwyns out of the strictest lockdown and into something less strict.
From the outside, it may not look much different. We all have to stay in our bubbles and we can’t travel out of our regions, so I’m still a wee way away from giving my mum a big hug. And until such time as the childcare centres are back open in Auckland, the kids are quite sensibly putting off coming north and staying in Wellington, where their childcare centre is operating.
But the end is in sight.
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Sweet SUCCESS
Delicious twists on traditional favourites
Calzone CRAVING
Anything you can put on top of a pizza can go inside these air fryer Italian turnovers
Kai & kindness - ‘OUR RECIPE FOR A GOOD LIFE'
The foodie and her brother have dished up a cookbook full of comfort
Kia Ora Dame! 'I HAD A BIGGER PURPOSE'
It could have taken a toll on her, but Naida's phone greeting started a legacy
Dame Hinewehi's healing haka - 'IT'S GOING TO CHANGE LIVES'
Beating a world record is personal for the music therapy founder
Unbreakable Mamie - 'I'M READY TO FAMOUS!' BE
The TV star and model is excited about what the future holds
Below Deck detective - CAPTAIN LEE'S SEA CHANGE
The superyacht hero's family tragedy has led him to navigate scary waters
Swings & roundabouts - OWEN'S BIG KID PROJECT
Playtime's a whole lot more fun thanks to the radio host
Haunted by tragedy - KATE'S SHOCK LOSS
The star is still dealing with the death of her dad when she was aged four
Top-secret royal plan - BRINGING HARRY HOME
Disillusioned with life in the US, the prince is reaching out to friends in the UK