The people next to us had made 25 white crosses and lined them up on their front lawn, some with names of relatives. Everyone had poppies on their front gates and fences and one neighbour wore his grandfather's, his father's and his own medals. Some had lit candles which fluttered in the early morning breeze. - Glenne Findon, Bay of Plenty
When lockdown was imposed we had to establish a 'border' in our multi-generational house to keep the young ones away from the grandparents. We stuck a taped barricade across the floor over which we were not allowed to step and put bells there to be used to get attention! Mike & Gill Regan, Jo Brett, Asher Regan, Abe Regan, Esther Regan (in order of age), Te Aro, Wellington/Te Whanganui-nui-a-Tara
During lockdown four the only car trips were to the chemist for weekly blister packed medication and the vet for cat food. It was strange to see the town bereft of cars and people and eerily silent. - Harriet Taylor
My very first focaccia bread that I made once the flour was back. - Beryl Smillie, Auckland
So we settled back in and started tackling the jobs that we had supplies for. We stained the garden furniture, cleaned and polished the campervan, we built some steps, tackled the long overdue garden jobs, trimmed shrubs and hedges, and cleaned out the kitchen - Don, Tasman District
I have a garden which borders a park which was closed to the public, and my access meant that I had the beautiful gardens to myself. - Julia Thomas, Retiree, Riccaton
Signs in the store window. - Chris Perkins, 71, Auckland
Suddenly it is time for happy hour! A glass of wine (or two) to relax as a reward for surviving another busy day in lockdown follows, while watching the families cycling or walking along the road, some stopping at the foot of our driveway to admire the teddy bears in our window. - Glenne Findon, Bay of Plenty