Edward Oliver Haddon, later known as Oriwa Tahupotiki Haddon, was born at Waitotara, South Taranaki, on 7 November 1898, the eldest son of a Maori Methodist minister, Robert Tahupotiki Haddon of Ngati Ruanui, and his wife, Huihana (Susan) Haerehau Shelford of Hokianga. He was a Methodist minister and broadcaster Oriwa Tahupotiki Haddon and also a skilful painter.
