Auckland vaccination rates now sit at 89 per cent with a nationwide vaccination rate of 85 per cent.
As part of Super Saturday, a vaxathon was run, which was successful in driving up the vaccine numbers.
However, the need for a target date for Auckland to move out of lockdown in phases is critical.
There is also traction for a move away from MIQ where people can enter New Zealand and have to quarantine at home without the need for going to hotels.
And Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford have had a hiccup with their wedding.
The two have cancelled their wedding venue in Gisborne over a dispute with catering by Kiwi celebrity chef Peter Gordon.
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