 Because they are a ground wētā, they are often found in burrows in the ground during the day, as they are a nocturnal species.During the night however, they are quite active on the ground, but are also found in vegetation.The New Zealand Department of Conservation classified this species as naturally uncommon

"Hemiandrus electra" is probably omnivorous, but has only been observed eating invertebrates such as cicada 

Kahurangi ground wētā females have a medium-length ovipositor.