Sixteen people face prosecution for breaching the lockdown rules put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 cases.
Police have revealed nearly 300 people have been caught since alert level 4 restrictions were placed on New Zealand.
New Zealand is currently under a lockdown, implemented in order to stem the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It requires Kiwis to stay indoors unless they are heading out for essential services or exercise.
Of the 291 breaches of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act or Health Act, 263 have led to warnings and 12 led to youth referrals.
One of those warned by police was Auckland landlord Mark Philip, who repeatedly tried to move into one of his properties during the lockdown despite it already being occupied by tenants.
Police told Newshub Philip was in breach of lockdown conditions, and his actions have been noted in case there are further breaches.
"The requirements have been explained to him, and advice offered before he left the address," said a police spokesperson in a statement.
Another to breach the lockdown is Health Minister David Clark, who admitted breaking the rules twice - first to drive his family approximately 20km from his house in Dunedin to Doctor's Point Beach for a walk, and secondly to drive 2.3km to go mountain biking.
Police say Clark is not among the 291 breaches they've reported.
As of Tuesday, there have been 1106 cases of coronavirus in New Zealand, and the 54 new cases announced today is the lowest number recorded in New Zealand in two weeks.
Speaking at her daily press conference in Wellington, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that while she urged caution, the relatively consistent number of cases suggested lockdown measures are working.
"For the moment, we do appear, at this early stage, to be on track."
She didn't want people to become complacent, however, especially with Easter coming up this weekend.
People shouldn't be leaving their normal residence to head away on holiday, she said.
