In pictures: Whanganui's first weekend out of lockdown

Toby Rison gets was back on the skateboard - and in the air.

Whanganui turned on warm, sunny autumn weather as people got the chance to partake in social and recreational activities for the first time since the country went into lockdown. Lewis Gardner captured our first weekend under level 2 of the Covid-19 response.

Leonard Matapuku waits patiently for a nibble.

Jordan Glass enjoyed a day fishing out on the water with his father.

Children at Kowhai Park had the chance to catch up with mates again.

Reuben, 6, and Brent Couper had fun in the sun.

Playgrounds are back in action under Hunter Adam, 4, wasted no time getting out there.

Hemi Naidu and his family got together for the first time since lockdown at the Maria Place pop-up.