The person who tested positive for Covid-19 in Katikati over the weekend has now returned a negative test.

Speaking to Breakfast, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she was advised overnight that the person who travelled to Katikati from Auckland, had tested negative on their second test, and so had all their family members.

The person had a high CT value and was tested again following their initial positive result last week.

"So that's good news to receive today," says Ardern.

Vaccinations ramps up in Katikati

Speaking from Katikati, Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber told TVNZ's Breakfast it was a "bugger of a situation" to have in a community like theirs after a case popped up from Auckland.

"It's disappointing."

He says the person involved had been a diligent app scanner and had done everything right.

They're trying to get as many people vaccinated as they can, and there's a pop-up testing centre in place for anyone with symptoms.

Source: SunLive.co.nz