Taiko Camp
Taiko Camp is in the southern part of Chatham Island, and named after the taiko, or Chatham Island magenta petrel. Chatham Island Taiko Trust manages the camp and it is used as accommodation for workers and volunteers carrying out essential close monitoring and predator control work.
Before the 1970’s, it was thought that the taiko/magenta petrel was extinct, but during a recent breeding season, 38 pairs bred, with 33 chicks successfully fledging.
Taiko Camp has been in operation for the better part of 30 years and was well overdue for a decent lick of paint. The camp buildings needed repair and maintenance, including paint and wood-coat.
A Dulux colour specialist has created a custom colour scheme just for Taiko Camp. It has been put together keeping in mind the opportunity here to tell a conservation story through use of colour. The colours chosen for the buildings at Taiko Camp reflect the colours of the endangered species of birds residing on the Chatham Islands.
The Dulux colours used on the Main Building were inspired by the Chatham Island pigeon/parea. These were Dulux Maraetai Quarter, Dulux Titirangi, Dulux Ōkārito and Dulux Lake Hayes.
Dulux Colours used for the three single huts were inspired by the colours of the Chatham Island albatross and the taiko/ magenta petrel inspired the colours of the double room hut.
Colours include Dulux Blackwood Bay, Dulux Maraetai Quarter, Dulux Kōwhai Park, Dulux Mt Bruce, Haast Half and Ōkārito.
Dulux and the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai have been working together since 2013 to protect backcountry DOC huts, historic buildings and other facilities such as Taiko Camp for future generations to enjoy.
DOC manages a network of over 950 huts of all shapes and sizes. They provide unique places to stay, refuge from bad weather, or rest and recover when you're out exploring the outdoors. Find out more about bookable huts.
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