Reunions, eating out and a lot of haircuts: New Zealand embraces relaxation of lockdown

Children can return to playgrounds, families can meet and restaurants can seat groups of 10 under new rules

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Joshua Young was raring to get to the Tahunanui Beach playground on Friday morning.

For almost two months, the seven-year-old Nelson resident has had to see one of his favourite play spots wrapped up in caution tape, while New Zealand undertook the strictest lockdown in its history.