The country has been under lockdown for a week.
By now, Kiwis are all getting used to living with their bubbles, working from home, and for many getting back to basics.
The message has been clear from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern: stay home.
And as New Zealand marks one week since lockdown began, that message remains the same.
"Stay at home, only go out if you need to," Ardern says. "When you do, stay local.
"Keep two metres apart from others, stick only to your bubble and act like you have the virus."
In just one week our world has been tipped upside down. The streets are empty with schools, shops, and cafes closed.
We're living in a time of great uncertainty.
"It's hard to find employment when everyone is shutting down because of COVID-19," one person told Newshub.
"We're teachers so we're online working at the moment so it's busy but it's really confusing too, because you've got kids who think you're home," another said.
And while some days it may feel like the world is ending, the sun is still rising, as New Zealand works together to fight COVID-19.
"We know and recognise we're asking a lot of New Zealanders when it's challenging and we thank you for your continued efforts," Civil Defence emergency management director Sarah Stuart-Black says.
For some people their only reprieve from self-isolation is seeking out wide open spaces for activities. Parks throughout the country are busier than ever with people out for walks, runs. and bike rides.
Many, like south Canterbury resident Philip Lees, are doing their best to keep positive. Lees is living away from his family while he receives treatment at hospital.
"It's been a bit difficult," he says. "I'm missing my family from home but it's ok.
"I get out on the bike and [have been] doing some running and I find that that's the best thing if you're feeling a bit sorry for yourself - get out and do some physical exercise."
Authorities on Wednesday said they're proud of how Kiwis are responding.
"From what I've personally observed as well is people being really positive and respectful and kind to each other and I think that we just need to have that patience to get through this period," Stuart-Black says.
