COVID-19 restrictions in New Zealand's biggest city, Auckland, have been slightly eased. The new rules come a day after the government announced it had abandoned its strategy of eliminating COVID-19, and will instead look to live with the virus and control its spread as vaccinations rise.

Auckland councillor and social commentator, Efeso Collins, says he’s disappointed by the government’s approach.

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