Te Tai Tokerau border control is grateful the police will set up checkpoints to require visitors from Auckland to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test.
Earlier this week, iwi leaders and northern district health boards petitioned the Government to allow only fully vaccinated people from Auckland into the area.
The Government is adamant unvaccinated people will be able to travel north if they return a negative Covid-19 test 72 hours before travelling.
Te Tai Tokerau Border Control founder Hone Harawira says police are picking up on the concerns of local people.
He spoke to Corin Dann.
