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Taiko conservation video

How you can meet the locals:

Taiko

Chatham Islands

The Chatham Islands is home to New Zealand's rarest bird, the taiko, or magenta petrel. Watch this video to find out how DOC protects it from predators.

View the Taiko conservation video
(4 minute clip on TVNZ video player)

Click this image from the Taiko conservation clip to view the video. Image copyright: TVNZ.
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