As lockdown restrictions eased under level 3 Nelson and Tasman began to come to life. In central Richmond, there was a noticeable increase in pedestrians and vehicles. BRADEN FASTIER Lynnette Formward and Lynne Bary enjoyed their first takeaway coffee in a month at Raglan Roast in Tahunanui, Nelson. By lunchtime, drive-through queues snaked out onto the street at McDonald's in central Nelson. Many people were walking, cycling or riding scooters along the streets of central Richmond, which were bathed in autumnal sunshine.

Source: Stuff April 28, 2020 04:41 UTC