Maori Artist's Work Reproduced

Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 24, 25 November 1938, Page 3

Maori Artist's Work Reproduced

A FEATURE of the Centennial booklet which was recently issued by the Tourist and Publicity Department are colour reproductions of three paintings by Oriwa Haddon, talented Maori artist and 2ZB announcer. The three paintings are a futuristic impression of 100 years of progress in New Zealand, the arrival of the canoe Tainui off the North Cape from Hawaiki, and a poster, "New Zealand Invites the World." Son of the late Rev. Tahupatiki Haddon, who was for years widely Known for his missionary work among the Taranaki Maoris, Oriwa Haddon is largely a_ self-taught

fie has also decorated a church. artist. He has illustrated books, and was responsible for the fine traditional Maori decorations in the Putiki Church in the Wanganui district. , Some years ago he_ toured America under the auspices of the Chatauqua organisation. He joined the staff of 2ZB soon after the station was opened, his appointment being in accordance with the NCB’s policy of appointing Maori announcers to the various stations. From 2ZB he is best known for his Sunday night session, which has a large following of listeners.