SHDHE

In the extreme north of the North Island, the vegetation is subtropical.

This area is characterized by forests of New Zealand kauri pine, ancient relict evergreen forests. Numerous conifers grow in them — araucaria, incense cedars, various pines, evergreen southern beeches, even some palms and tree ferns.

The most famous representatives of New Zealand fauna are: the national symbol of the country, the Kiwi bird, the kakapo or owl parrot, the kea parrot, the takahe, and the saddleback.