Foul-smelling corpse flower blooms at Auckland Wintergardens
One of the world's rarest flowers, with a scent that has been compared to the smell of a rotting corpse, has bloomed at the Auckland Domain Wintergardens.
The amorphophallus titanum, better known as the corpse flower, is native to Sumatra, Indonesia, and blooms at notoriously unpredictable intervals.
During this time, the flower omits a foul-smelling stench which is so bad, people have been known to faint in its presence.
Thousands of people went to view the flower when it last bloomed in 2015.
The Wintergardens had extended their hours for those wanting to smell the corpse flower, who had until 9pm on Saturday and 7.30pm on Sunday. This time could be extended if there was demand.
Are you game enough to have a smell?
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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86% Yes
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12.4% No
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1.6% Other - I'll share below!
Mothers Day - get your prep on
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Star Wars Weekend at Stardome 2024
May the Fourth be with you! And beware of the Revenge of the Fifth!
It’s Stardome’s annual Star Wars celebration,
where 30-minute planetarium shows exploring the planets of the Star Wars universe will be running, as well as a Lego Star Wars display.
And from 4pm-8.30pm on Saturday 4th May there'll be visitors from the 501st Legion patrolling the planetarium!
Plus, Star Wars spot prizes from the Stardome shop for the best costumes over the weekend.
Bookings essential. Free for Starlight Explorers.
Saturday 4 May 2024: www.stardome.org.nz...
Sunday 5 May 2024: www.stardome.org.nz...
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