Common, in urban riparian vegetation
Multiple plants seemed to have self seeded on edge of planted area.
Rather uncommon (and I have yet to see mature specimens). occasionaly saplings noted within the headwaters of the Kaipatiki and also on the margins of the gumland scrub.
Observed around five mature trees on island mainly in steep valleys, more common in habitat of Kauri forest than broadleaf forest. Also seen multiple seedlings.
Self seeded in garden bed beneath large mature karaka, Corynocarpus laevigatus.