Lock Steve Green and fullback Mike Kerr had impressive games as Taieri scored seven tries to beat Kaikorai at Peter Johnstone Park.
Former league stars Ryan Shortland and Michael Witt also made significant contributions to Taieri's win.
Witt kicked five goals and scored 12 points.
Taieri 47 (Mike Kerr 2, Ryan Shortland 2, Todd Ford, Hayden Parker, Dean Collins tries; Michael Witt 3 conversions, 2 penalty goals), Kaikorai 14 (Jim Stevenson 2 tries; Willie Lawson 2 conversions).
Half-time: Taieri 23-0.
Referee: Chris Wratt (Canterbury).
