There are 125 new community cases today. 117 in Auckland, 2 in Waikato and 6 in Northland.

66 of today’s cases are linked, while 59 are so far unlinked.

89 percent of eligible New Zealanders have now had their first dose of the vaccine. 79 percent are fully vaccinated.

Thousands are currently gathering in Wellington for an anti-lockdown and anti-vaccination protest. We have a reporter on the scene and will share our updates later today.

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