Story: Soils

Major soils and their features

This table shows the soils of New Zealand, with a short description of the natural condition of each.

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Allan Hewitt, Soils – Diversity and uniqueness, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/table/12301/major-soils-and-their-features (accessed 13 June 2026).

Story by Allan Hewitt, published 1 March 2009.

Comments

diana mcfetridge
17 January 2022

We moved to the area 18 months ago. What is our sub soil like? We have had many shrubs die and suspect poor nutrients in the soil. We are going to have tests done. I wondered whether you would be able to steer me in the correct direction.