Nestegis lanceolata, commonly called white maire, is a tree native to New Zealand.
Nestegis lanceolata is found from lowland to hilly forest across the North Island.
[1] It grows to approximately 15 metres high and has long (5–12 cm), leathery and glossy leaves.
Racemes of green flowers are produced in spring followed by a 1 cm long red fruit.
A variety of digging sticks were made from the timber for food gathering and gardening.