DescriptionTaiko is a farming area in South Cantebury, New Zealand, approximately 19 kilometres northwest of Timaru.
It is named after Taiko Torepe, who worked for the Rhodes brothers on Levels Station. Taiko was involved in the initial capture of the infamous sheep rustler, James Mackenzie.External LinkNZ History: TaikoGeolocation[1] Geo AddressNew ZealandSubjectEarly Settlers