ABSTRACT Haastia pulvinaris (Asteraceae: Senecioneae) is endemic to alpine ecosystems in the north-eastern mountains of the Southern Alps of Te Waipounamu – South Island of Aotearoa – New Zealand. Two varieties are currently recognised: H. pulvinaris var. pulvinaris and H. pulvinaris var. minor. Univariate and multivariate analyses of 37 specimens resulted in the discovery of distinct differences between these varieties in, amongst others, branchlet diameter, leaf shape and the presence of an apical style tuft. Their consistent and distinct differences, even in sympatry, are evidence that the two varieties should be recognised as species: H. pulvinaris and H. minor comb. et stat. nov. Descriptions and distribution maps of each species are provided, together with illustrations and an identification key to all species and varieties of Haastia.