Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Hawke's Bay's level 4 in pictures

Despite alert level 4 restrictions, Hawke's Bay residents remain upbeat with one sign reminding people to "be happy". Photo / Paul Taylor

Even with Level 4 lockdown restrictions in place, life in Hawke's Bay goes on. Hawke's Bay Today photographer Paul Taylor roamed the region to see how residents were adapting.

At alert level 4, people are still able to make the most of exercising by walking or cycling in their local area. Photo / Paul Taylor

Families make the most of this week's sun, enjoying a coastal walk near Haumoana. Photo / Paul Taylor

Janka Mcbeth with her children one-year-old Philine, five-year-old Lotta and three-year-old Pia enjoyed a picnic down at the Waimarama Reserve. Photo / Paul Taylor

Some residents, like this Hastings man, took a more creative approach to the mandatory face mask rule, using a backwards hoodie. Photo / Paul Taylor

Ruataniwha St in the centre of Waipukurau was largely empty and quiet. Photo / Rachel Wise

Even bike riders along Napier's waterfront are masked up to keep safe. Photo / Paul Taylor

Walking the dog is a good reason for many to get out in Napier's Ahuriri. Photo / Paul Taylor