Kahikatea (Dacrycarpus dacrydioides) is New Zealand's tallest native tree, identifiable by its towering stature and needle-like foliage. Its fruiting structure is conspicuous, characterised by bright red fruits. The fruit of Kahikatea is a fleshy, red receptacle, enclosing the seeds.

A wide range of fruit crops are grown in New Zealand. They include oranges, lemons, avocados and persimmons, which grow in the warm north. Berries, olives and nuts grow in cooler areas.

A wide range of fruit crops are grown in New Zealand. Subtropical plants such as citrus, avocados and persimmons grow in the warm north, while berries, olives and nuts are produced in cooler regions.

Although Sauvignon Blanc is a native French grape—best known for its expressions in Sauternes, Loire Valley, and Bordeaux—it also found its home in New Zealand, where it became the most prominent and the most distinctive variety.