Kiwis have ignored calls to shop normally as the latest Covid-19 lockdown was announced, with many racing to supermarkets and stocking up on supplies - even "sprinting" to items to ensure they don't miss out.
After news broke yesterday that there was a community case of Covid-19 people moved quickly to supermarkets to fill their trolleys.
Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin said there was a 50 per cent increase in custom yesterday.
Shoppers told the Herald of the crazed behaviour at some supermarkets.
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