10 weeks into lockdown and no end in sight just yet for Auckland.
The Government has announced a traffic light system as New Zealand transitions out of the elimination strategy and alert levels, but Friday's announcement didn’t present as many certainties as people would’ve hoped for.
There is also a debate on whether the traffic light system will cause more division among anti-vaxxers and double vaccinated.
One of the announcements from Friday was that the traffic light system will take effect when DHBs hit 90 per cent double vaccinated.
But the issue of getting those remaining people to get to 90 per cent vaccinated is holding back the traffic light system and could potentially create more division.
And then there is the issue with Christmas.
Although Jacinda Ardern told Stuff that Aucklanders should be able to travel for Christmas, the issue of policing that with vaccine certificates is another issue entriely.




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There wasn’t a lot of clarity on Friday for people when it comes to moving out of the alert system to the traffic light system.
For a lot of people who have already done what has been asked of them and got vaccinated, we’re just sitting in a holding pattern going nowhere. 
The traffic light system announcement and rising number of Covid cases have brought a lot of stress and anxiety onto people over the past week.
Naturopath and wellbeing expert Erin O'Hara joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss how to change your perspective and calm the mind.
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Simone Starr has been referred to as Meths Top Model. 
She grew up in the 90s surrounded by Sydney’s underworld. 
Desperate to make a life for herself, Simone threw everything into her modelling career, moving to Hollywood to live the seemingly glamourous life. 
But there was still a dark side to her, behind the scenes she was playing a leading role exporting meth in an international drug trafficking syndicate. 
Her story is part of the new season of Banged up Abroad on National Geographic.
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Asparagus with Mustard Crème Fraiche 
SERVES 2–4  
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK  
TIME: 5–7 MINUTES  
This can be a side dish for four or a main course for two — you choose. The sauce can be made in advance and stored, covered, in the fridge for up to three days.   
500g fresh asparagus, ends trimmed  
1 small clove garlic, peeled and crushed to a paste with ½ tsp salt  
1 generous tsp Dijon mustard  
finely grated zest of 1 lemon  
1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice  
½ cup crème fraîche  
freshly ground black pepper  
Cook the asparagus in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until al dente — about 5–6 minutes for spears of medium thickness, skinny ones will be done in 3–4 minutes and their thicker compatriots will need 6–7 minutes.  
While the asparagus is cooking, put the crushed garlic, mustard, lemon zest and juice in a small bowl. Mix well, then fold in the crème fraîche. Season to taste with black pepper.  
Drain the asparagus and divide between plates. Serve with a generous spoonful of mustard crème fraîche.

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Singer Hollie Smith has released her first album in five years.
Her new album Coming In From The Dark was released on Friday.
The New Zealand International Film Festival gets underway next week.
The festival opens in Christchurch on 29th October, having been moved from Auckland due to Covid.
Entertainment commentator Chris Schulz joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss the latest in entertainment.
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With all eyes on Washington DC ahead of the All Blacks' clash with the USA, travel blogger Megan Singleton has been reading up on all things Washington DC.
She told Francesca Rudkin how she did an exchange to Washington DC in the 1980s and what there is to do in the US capital outside of some of the usual sites.
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As October starts to draw to a close and Labour Day nears, it's time to start looking at growing tomatoes.
Editor of NZ Gardener magazine Jo McCarroll joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss tips and tricks for planting and growing tomatoes.
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Zoom Fatigue is something we all may have experienced at some point during lockdown.
Four common things that cause it are close eye contact, seeing yourself in a video meeting, reduced mobility and our cognitive loads being much higher in a video chat.
Naturopath and wellbeing expert Erin O'Hara joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss Zoom Fatigue and how to combat it.
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More than 130,000 vaccines were administered on Super Saturday.
Auckland vaccination rates now sit at 89 per cent with a nationwide vaccination rate of 85 per cent.
As part of Super Saturday, a vaxathon was run, which was successful in driving up the vaccine numbers.
However, the need for a target date for Auckland to move out of lockdown in phases is critical.
There is also traction for a move away from MIQ where people can enter New Zealand and have to quarantine at home without the need for going to hotels.
And Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford have had a hiccup with their wedding.
The two have cancelled their wedding venue in Gisborne over a dispute with catering by Kiwi celebrity chef Peter Gordon.



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Kiwi filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley has her name on films like What We Do in the Shadows and Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen, which is now on Netflix. 
She was also the first indigenous woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for her work on JoJo Rabbit. 
Her new film she produced is set to screen at the New Zealand International Film Festival. It’s called Night Raiders, and is a female-driven dystopian sci-fi drama about resilience, courage and love.  
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