If you would like to keep up with developments in the greater Auckland area, a good newsletter to subscribe to (in facebook), can be found on:

https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/

The most recent newsletter is:
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2021/07/02/weekly-roundup-2-july-21/?fbclid=IwAR09yl194LAiDvgosrFWVzLqf3Qw-FE9h12kbhft46l-9OfTn5It2GPsV7I

Its a good way to keep up-to-date with travel options to and from Auckland.