By Shauni James
A Katikati butcher has been enjoying welcoming its "family" back, and encourages locals to play their part in supporting local businesses.
Village Butchery Katikati owner John Torrie says people seem to be pleased to be back out, coming back into Katikati's little shops and, "getting all of their treats".
He says it has been great welcoming customers back into the shop under alert level 2.