The Raukawa gecko (Woodworthia maculata), also known as the common or moko pāpā gecko, is one of Aotearoa’s most widespread native geckos. It is a small to medium-sized nocturnal species that is primarily ground-dwelling but can also be found foraging in low shrubs and trees.
Raukawa geckos occur throughout much of the North Island and in northern parts of the South Island, including Marlborough, Nelson, and the West Coast. They live in a wide range of habitats – from coastal dunes and rocky shorelines to inland forests and grasslands.
Like other New Zealand geckos, they are viviparous (live-bearing), producing one or two young each summer. They are omnivorous, feeding on insects and other invertebrates, as well as the nectar, fruit, and honeydew of native plants.
Although relatively common, Raukawa geckos are still vulnerable to predation by introduced mammals and benefit greatly from predator control and habitat protection.
Source: https://www.reptiles.org.nz/herpetofauna/native/woodworthia-maculata