It's been 10 years since Auckland enjoyed an international flower and garden show.
The Ellerslie show moved to Christchurch in 2008.
Now, the re-named New Zealand Flower and Garden Show has found a new home at Trusts Arena in West Auckland.
Seventy-thousand people are expected through the gates over the next five days.
But one group of gardeners won't get the chance to see their work on display.
Two months ago, 1 NEWS visited prisoners at Paremoremo (Auckland Prison). Their entry - Redemption Garden - has earned rave reviews from punters at the show today.
Auckland Prison Industries Manager David Grear told 1 NEWS there's always the potential for negative reaction.
"I was a bit nervous that would we wouldn't measure up to some of the other amazing gardens down here designed by professional designers," Mr Grear said.
"But when I see the garden, I think the boys will feel like they belong."
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