It's understood only one school opened in Auckland today.
Auckland Grammar ignored Ministry of Education advice to close, instead opening from 9am until 2pm with reduced breaks.
Headmaster Tim O'Connor says that was based on information the weather would worsen about 3pm.
He says Covid-19 has created a habit of school closures - which sends a subconscious message to students and parents that education doesn't matter.
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