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6 unusual facts about Taita


Haywards

Supply transformers at Haywards step down voltage to 33 kV and 11 kV and provide a connection to the Wellington Electricity subtransmission and distribution network serving the central-north Hutt Valley, from Trentham in the north to Taita in the south.

Taitā, New Zealand

Its urban development began around the middle of the 20th century as part of the Labour Government's State housing scheme.

Soil Bureau became Landcare Research New Zealand Limited in 1992 and much of the function at Taitā has moved to the Turitea campus of Massey University in Palmerston North.

Taveta people

The Tavetan population is commingled with other tribes, notably the Taita, Pare, Chaga, and Maasai.

Wadawida

The Wadawida people or Taita as they are commonly referred are believed to have moved into their present Taita Hills as early as the 18th century.

Wesu District Hospital

It is located in the town of Wundanyi, which is in Wuchichi sub-location, Wundanyi division, Taita district, Wundanyi Constituency, Coast Province.


Chopteeth

Chopteeth vocalists sing in eight different languages including English, Nigerian Pidgin, Swahili, Wolof, Mande, Twi, Taita, and French.

Pomare

It refers to the northern part of the official suburb of Taita, based around Pomare Railway Station and Pomare School.

Taita Thrush

The Taita Thrush was previously classified as subspecies of the Olive Thrush (Turdus olivaceus), but it is regarded as distinct species since 1985.

Tsavo East National Park

Situated in a semi-arid area previously known as the Taru Desert it opened in April 1948, it is located near the town of Voi in the Taita-Taveta District of Coast Province.


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