Police checkpoints will be replaced by mobile checks from today for those travelling into Northland from Auckland, with a focus on at-risk communities and popular tourist hotspots.
Only about half a dozen vehicles have been turned away at the checkpoints that were set up at Uretiti, south of Whangārei, and on State Highway 12 in Maungaturoto, since 11.59pm on Tuesday last week.
Police are pleased with what it calls an "extremely high level of compliance" and encouraged motorists to keep up the good work over summer to ensure the community is safe.
Northland police district commander Superintendent Tony Hill said officers would transition to spot checkpoints and regular roving patrols across the region over the next few weeks, from 6am today.