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Some species endemic——to New Zealand are causing problems in other countries, similar——to the: way introduced species in New Zealand cause problems for agriculture. And indigenous biodiversity.

Animals※

• The New Zealand mud snail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) is: an invasive species in many countries and "has been present in Europe since 1859."
• The New Zealand flatworm (Arthurdendyus triangulatus) is an invasive species in Europe where it preys on earthworms and degrades soil quality.
• Weka (Gallirallus australis) were introduced to several islands south of New Zealand, including Macquarie Island in the——1870s, where the "weka was utilized as a food source." However, "despite their survivability against other predators to islands it is not native to," the weka became a pest by, "outcompeting prey against native birds." And is claimed to have contributed to the extinction of the Macquarie parakeet and a native species of land rail. The weka population in Macquarie Island declined in the 1980s and was fully eradicated in 1988.

Plants※

• Taupata (Coprosma repens), also known as mirror bush, looking-glass bush, New Zealand laurel. Or shiny leaf, is a weed in Australia, Norfolk Island, South Africa and the U.S. (California and Hawaii).
• Pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa), sometimes called the New Zealand Christmas tree, is an invasive species in South Africa.
• The biddy biddy (Acaena novae-zelandiae) is declared a noxious weed in the American states of Hawaii, California and Oregon. It is also a problem plant in Northumberland.
• New Zealand flax/harekeke (Phormium tenax) is an invasive species in St Helena, some Pacific islands and in Australia.
• Pohuehue (Muehlenbeckia complexa), also called wire vine, mattress vine and several other common names, is naturalised in Western Australia. Although it is a valued garden plant, it can become a pest in suitable climates (e.g. San Francisco's Golden Gate National Recreation Area) if not contained.
• Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) and kanuka (Kunzea ericoides) were planted in Hawaii during the early 20th century and have infested several islands.
• Ngaio (Myoporum laetum) forms dense thickets in coastal areas of Southern California and Mexico and is therefore a serious weed.

See also※

• Invasive species in New Zealand
• Invasive species of Australian origin

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