Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement yesterday, from the Beehive. It came after a fifth consecutive day with no community cases, which means the Auckland February cluster remains at just 15 cases in total. By comparison, the Auckland August cluster had 170 cases. It means for Auckland retailers and hospitality businesses under level two, they will be able to open their doors to the public, while still keeping limits on how many people are allowed in at one time, and the specific rules which apply to how customers are served. 'Buoyant' children ahead of return to school