your view what: As daily COVID‑19 case numbers keep sliding down, fresh data is painting a clearer picture of the real risks and rewards of lockdowns. In New Zealand, the government is now dialing back the strictest measures, letting a larger slice of businesses swing their doors open again and handing back a taste of freedom to the citizens they serve.
your view what: Your First Post‑Lockdown Plan
Because of this shift, I’m pulling the pandemic headline off the front page and giving the spotlight back to our regular editor’s picks of lists – a change that mainly affects desktop readers. While scanning today’s selections, I thought it would be fun for us all to spill the beans on the things we’ve missed most and the very first activity we’ll dive into once our liberties are fully restored.
I’ll kick things off: the habit I’ve craved the most is a steaming cup of morning coffee at my neighbourhood spot, Chocolate Dayz in Days Bay, Wellington. I can brew a decent brew at home, but I long for the banter and the barista’s skillful hand. So the moment the lockdown lifts, I’ll race over for two long blacks topped with pouring cream, accompanied by a plate of bacon‑hash – poached eggs perched on a hash brown, drizzled with maple‑glazed bacon, mushrooms and a silky hollandaise. It’s practically keto‑friendly and absolutely divine.
Now it’s your turn: what’s the first thing you’ll do when the restrictions finally melt away? Share your plans, your cravings, your adventure – we’re all ears!