An error by Stuart Nash caused a scramble for answers.

The Labour Party Politician told Mike Hosking yesterday, people in level two south of Auckland can drive through the city, to holiday in Northland.

The Prime Minister has today confirmed that's wrong.

Far North Mayor John Carter told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've had a busy 24 hours trying to pin down the rules.

He says it caused a moment of needing to focus, but that's the reality of politics, and the main thing is everyone works together to find a solution - which they have.

Air New Zealand is offering a way to bypass Auckland - launching daily flights between Wellington and Kerikeri from Monday.

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