Not an almond, I have one (in NZ too)
looks like karaka DON'T EAT IT!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaka_(tree)
However, if you're desperate to try it, there is a way of preparing them Maori-style. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF THIS GOES WRONG AND YOU DIE
www.aoteamoana.co.nz/tradition/karaka.htm
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=EP18911229.2.11&e=-------mi--1----0-all
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DeSpong currently knitting your suggestions - see profile, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 8:45,
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