We've seen pseudoscorpions on both islands and found one in our house when we moved in. They always seem to be in the bathroom though.
Our NZ wildlife book says they're pretty common, although not much is known about them. They don't bite apparently, although they put up a good show when you try to catch them. They wave their claws at you and sit up on their tails like .... well ..... a real scorpion
If it's any consolation, they're pretty small - about 1cm all in. Just big enough to crawl in your ear while you're sleeping Dawn!
