The first taste of normality for Aucklanders today - with retailers swinging open the doors for the first time in three months.
At alert level 3 step 2 shops can reopen but with masks and social distancing in place.
Shoppers were out in full force at Sylvia Park eager to do some physical browsing while shop owners were juggling trading under the restrictions.
Reporter Louise Ternouth and camera operator Marika Khabazi went to check out the first day back.
