Fear not the Taniwha, but the great Chinese dragon coming to Auckland Thursday night.
The handmade fire-breathing beast spanning the length of two buses has been specially commissioned for this year's BNZ Lantern Festival at Manukau Stadium.
The silk-sewn dragon won't be choking up real flames, but more than 500 lanterns will set off into the skies over the next four nights.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited group manager of major events Jep Savali spoke to Corin Dann.
