Haig was born in Scotland but emigrated to New Zealand at a young age with his family and grew up in Kaitangata in Otago.
Kaitangata, New Zealand, a small town near the coast of South Otago in New Zealand
The next section of rugged coastline with poor roading through Kaitangata is avoided as the Southern Scenic Route follows SH1 to Milton and Lake Waihola.
When she hears of a mortal named Kaitangata (man-eater), she is certain he will make a fine husband for her.