Growing on track edge in gumland/swampy area. Within approx 0-10m of observations http://naturewatch.org.nz/observations/4734670, http://naturewatch.org.nz/observations/4734669 and approx 500m from http://naturewatch.org.nz/observations/4734667. I chose to walk the track hoping to find this species in this locality. One flower just open enough to get an ID. First open flower on stem. Observed other flowers emerging also. First time I have observed this species. Amazing colour which seemed to change from blue to purple in the different light. Interesting that the pattern on the petals and sepals extended onto the column arms.