There are no new community cases of Covid-19 today,
however, frustration from the public grew last night
as Aucklanders attempted to return home
from outside the region.
Thousands of people were made to wait for several hours
in their cars as police slowly allowed
them back into the city to return to their homes.
Today, scenes were somewhat more peaceful at the borders.
Let's cross to Te Okiwa Mclean who is at the border.
Te Okiwa, what's the latest?
Well, Scotty, as you can see
traffic is moving and people coming in and out of Auckland
are feeling quite relaxed.
But if you were to ask me that question last night
I'd completely disagree with what I've just said.
I was one of those who got stuck in the queue last night.
I left Rotorua at six but didn't make it home to Auckland until 3.
What's great now is that the jam has eased up.
I spent my day today however
keeping up with the comings and goings of the day.
A steady start at Auckland's southern checkpoint this morning
after traffic chaos late into last night.
Many Aucklanders trying to get back into our biggest city
waiting much longer than they'd hoped.
Police acknowledge people's frustrations.
A small number of people turned back around this morning.
Day two and things are already looking better.
As Auckland once again adapts to life at level three.
Scotty, there are so many not-so-pleasant words
that could be expressed
against those who haven't obeyed the rules.
However, the PM just earlier said that we should repay bad with good.
Here's what she said recently.
Everyone, the PM said before
that we've not only been able to do this successfully not just once,
but multiple times.
It is everyone's responsibility
to follow the PM's and the Government's rules
and advice to ensure that we make it out of lockdown again.
I have nothing to say in addition to what you've just said Te Okiwa.
You're absolutely right.
Thank you so much.
Everyone that was Te Okiwa Mclean at the border in South Auckland.