Achieving zero cases two days in a row was testament to New Zealanders' efforts that "we could be undeniably proud of", PM Jacinda Ardern says.
The Auckland War Memorial Museum has put out a call for Covid-19 objects to tell the story of the pandemic to future generations.
Curator of history Lucy Mackintosh and curator of manuscripts Nina Finigan said they wanted to document how the lockdown affected daily life - from how businesses have adapted to the four-tiered level restrictions to how Kiwis have connected during the crisis.
"The Covid-19 pandemic has changed lives and will be a defining moment of our time. We're looking for objects, material and photos to tell this story," they said.
"We want to collect objects such as photographs, arts and crafts, posters and signs, journals or diaries as well as things that defined this time such as masks, gloves, hand sanitiser and scrubs."
Mackintosh and Finigan said a curator's role was to think about the future and judge what kinds of material, objects and stories would best reflect this unprecedented time in New Zealand's history.
"We are on the lookout for additional things that are particularly personal and resonant, or that give different perspectives on the pandemic in Auckland and surrounding areas.
"Street signs, creative projects and emotional responses to the pandemic are some of things we are hoping to add to the collection."
While some may think the museum collects only historic material, in reality history was being created every day, Finigan said.
"We collect social and cultural history, the history of war and conflict, as well as evidence from the natural environment.
"Moments like the one we are living through bring this idea into sharpened focus," she said.
To submit items to the Auckland Museum complete and submit this form and email it, with any relevant photographs or information on the item's use and its significance, to covidcollect@aucklandmuseum.com.
