An island divided: Waiheke debates need for Auckland visitors

From Checkpoint, 5:27 pm on 3 November 2021

Winery tours and bach bookings remain off the cards on Waiheke Island, despite the Auckland region's impending move to step two of level 3.

The rules are creating a divide amongst Waiheke locals, some say they are desperate for Aucklanders to arrive off the ferry, while other are more cautious.

Our reporter Nick Truebridge and cameraman Nick Monro have both sides of the island debate.