Finding fast-food in alert level 3: Locations, dates, opening times

After five long weeks without indulging in a Big Mac, some Wicked Wings, or a Whopper, fast-food lovers are in for a treat on Tuesday.

Takeaways are back under alert level 3 and when that comes into effect at midnight - the usual culprits including the golden arches and the Colonel will be getting ready to open their doors.

If you're looking for New Zealand's best restaurants with takeaway options click here. Otherwise, look below to find your local mainstream outlet.

McDonald's 

The beloved golden arches will have 137 of its 169 restaurants open for business from Tuesday with a limited menu via drive-thru and delivery - some as early as 5am. Click here for the full list.

KFC and Pizza Hut

The beloved Colonel says it's ready to reopen its drive-thru and delivery services with increased safety measures in place. Further details will be available online on Tuesday.

Burger King

All 71 of the country's restaurants will be open for drive-thru and Uber Eats on Tuesday.

Guests will be served via contactless transactions and if you're already thinking about that juicy Whopper, you can even pre-order one online now.

Subway & Domino's 

If you're craving a pizza or a sub, both will be open for business under alert level 3 via contactless pick-up or delivery at participating restaurants. Contact your local restaurant to see if they are trading.

Carl's Jr 

The franchise is currently working through opening times to re-open stores in a phased approach. For the most up-to-date information on opening times and stores click here.