After months of being takeaway-only, Auckland cafes are finally reopening to dine-in customers. 

Nigel Cottle, the manager of Morningside's Crave Cafe, told Mike Hosking he hopes things will get a little bit more normal. 

“We are super pumped to be a place that people can connect together again.” 

He said the new rules are likely to create a bit of controversy. 

Cottle said the need to show proof of vaccination will make some people angry and confused, but will give others peace of mind. 

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