As Aucklanders anxiously anticipate a drop in lockdown levels, it's time for a few cheerful distractions as we wait for the next announcement.
Bianka Atlas and René Burton's cat Kedi has gained her pilot's licence during alert level four. Photo: Supplied
We've ended the week with 44 new cases in Tāmaki Makarau reported over the weekend, with a push for New Zealanders to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Tomorrow at 4pm, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will announce whether Auckland will move to level 3.
In the meantime, here's how social media users got through the fourth week of alert level four.
We'll start off with a useful 'life hack' for those of us who are missing takeaways.
And one further hint from us - picking up a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket also feels like getting takeways. Sort of.
With online shopping the only option for Aucklanders, author Chloe Lane found herself getting a little too excited over a bag of rubbish.
Beloved broadcaster Hilary Barry kept her lockdown trend of formal Friday's going with this interesting contribution.
RNZ's Robert Smith summed up the lockdown mood with some help from his daughter.
And during this time of trial, there's nothing like a few funny animals to cheer us up.
Bianka Atlas and dedicated cat Dad René Burton sent us some pictures of their beautiful cat Kedi. Kedi has used her time during this level 4 lockdown most productively … and got her pilot's licence!! She's now working on getting her flying hours up.
Kedi the cat has earned her pilot's licence. Photo: Supplied
Here's more of our favourite critters from the last week.
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