It's the second week of the Level 4 coronavirus lockdown and Kiwis are getting creative with their teddy bears to entertain others, including one dressed as broadcaster Hilary Barry.
The teddy bear hunt was an idea sparked in the days leading up to the lockdown, encouraging people to put a soft toy in the window for people to spot during walks.
Those in Wellington yesterday may have spotted one particularly glamorous bear dressed up as TVNZ's Hilary Barry - or Hilary 'Beary', as the case may be.
As part of Formal Friday, another effort to keep people entertained during the lockdown, Barry dressed up in her old high school formal dress .
The ‘We're not scared New Zealand Bear Hunt’ aims to give kids something to look forward to on their walks. (Source: Other)
The resulting teddy is the latest creative creation from Wellingtontian Rochelle Elliot.
"When I saw Hilary Barry’s outfit on Twitter I thought it was fabulous - and who doesn’t love an opportunity to dig out the old wedding tiara!" Ms Elliot told 1 NEWS.
She says they've been brainstorming a couple of ideas and another Seven Sharp host might be getting his own spot in the window.
"I’ve also had a few requests for a 'Bearamy' Wells so we will see what happens."
While Ms Elliot's home gets quite a few visitors, that's not the case for Aucklander Simon Cameron.
Living in an apartment building, it's harder to put his teddies on display.
"The original pic looked very lonely and moody as Ted looked out at the city. On Facebook my friends all commented...so I followed it up with some fun shots," he told 1 NEWS.
Vincent Stephens from Newlands wanted to bring some cheer to his community, so every day he puts the teddy bears in a different vehicle outside his home. (Source: Other)
Ted was quickly joined by Lambie, going on their own lockdown adventures.
In one photo, Ted gazes out at the night sky through a telescope while in another, Ted and Lambie play chess together.
"[They're] always improvised in the moment. I want people to look forward to the next instalment," Mr Cameron says.
"I try and do a couple a day to entertain my friends out in lockdown land."
They're taking the lockdown as an opportunity to get creative and cheer others up during the long days.
If you're going on a walk for the teddy bear hunt, remember to keep a two-metre distance from other people, avoid touching surfaces and stay local.
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