By Tumamao Harawira of Maori Television
Papakura Marae chief executive Tony Kake has one message to his community: "He waka eke noa - we are all in this together."
Papakura Marae has opened its doors to residents wanting to get vaccinated, with the first marae-based vaccination drive-through centre.
The Northern Region Health Co-ordination Centre has been busy setting up other drive-through vaccination centres around Auckland, including the first drive-through centre for Auckland at the Park and Ride site near Auckland Airport, and more recently at the Trusts Arena in Henderson.