They certainly make Opiliones a bit different in NZ! This incredible arachnid is one of the ~160 native NZ species of 'short-legged' harvestmen (Laniatores), in the family Triaenonychidae, possibly Algidia sp.

Thanks to Bryce McQuillan for ID help.

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