Edward was the 4th Mayor of Woodville, Manawatu New Zealand for one term in 1895.

He was born in Dunedin, first born child of 7 children of James Haggen (1826-1906) from County Antrim & Christina Aitken (1832-1884) from West Lothian, who married at First Church Dunedin, 25 Feb 1858. Christina left the family in 1884 but died the same year in Dunedin Hospital. His father died 22 years later and they are buried together at East Taieri Cemetery

Edward married Annie Williams in New Zealand on 16 March 1886
. Annie was a daughter of Henry Williams, J.P. the owner of a smithing and plumbing business in Hawke's Bay.

When you go to the link provided, to the very extensive look at the life and times of Edward Alexander Haggen, by Ian St George, he has .. that Annie and the children appear to have remained in Hawke's Bay with her parents when Edward left Woodville and they never went to Canada with him(but did go later to children's wedding etc) .. Napier Daily, 5 Nov 1900. Mrs Haggen, Ladies' & Children's Outfitter, Importer and Designer of Art. An announcement of special interest to our lady readers in Hastings is made in another column, to the effect that Mrs Haggen has opened in business there with a full stock of ladies' underclothing, etc. Mrs Haggen will also devote special attention to art needlework, and is prepared to give instruction in all kinds of fancy work. The new departure is one which should meet with the cordial support of ladies residing in the Hastings district
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But Annie sold up and left Napier on 27 Sep 1901 for Sydney, Brisbane, Honolulu and Vancouver. She returned to NZ in 1904 for a year.

their children
1887 - 1962 Rupert Williams Haggen
. married Grace Eastman in Canada. Next married Lois Mabel Hill. After his death Lois became MLA and Canadian delegate to the United Naitons
1889 - 1891 Henry James Haggen
. born in Woodville, died in Napier aged 2 of whooping cough
1890 - 1957 Geoffrey Loosmore Hagged
. married Ella Louisa Wooldridge in Leeds. He died in Leeds
1895 - 1980 Rubina Rosa 'Rosebud' Haggen
. married Cecil Benjamin Atkins in Vancouver
1907 - 1991 Alfred Edward Haggen
. married Dorothy Edith Ayton in Vancouver

written 1892 . On the 8th inst. the first annual meeting of the N.Z. Institute of Journalists was held in the Parliament Buildings, Mr E. T. Gillon in the chair. There was a good attendance of members, and the branches in the four large cities were represented by delegates. Mr George Humphries, the hon. secretary, read the report of the first year, which, appropriately, gave the history of the establishment of the Institute. It arose from an incidental suggestion in Typo, by Mr Harding, the editor, that the time had now arrived for the formation of such an association. Mr E. A. Haggen actively took up the suggestion, and issued a circular to the press, which led to the first meeting being called in Wellington a year ago.

Mr Edward Alexander Haggen, journalist, of Woodville, has petitioned Parliament to include in the Libel Bill a clause enabling journalists proceeded against for criminal libel to plead their cause in the lower Court, which he himself says he was unable to do, and that he has therefore been committed for trial, although he claims that if allowed he could have called such evidence as would have compelled the Magistrate to dismiss the complaint.

Written 1897 . The People, Weekly Paper
The People (Edward Alexander Haggen, proprietor and editor), Lambton Quay, Wellington. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. Private residence, Lambton Quay. This journal was established on the 1st of October, 1895; in size it is demy, and extends to twelve pages. The People has a large circulation in Wellington City and suburbs, and throughout the Colony, subscribers being already secured in Ashburton, Auckland, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, Oamaru, Timaru, and Wanganui. Politically, it claims to be independent progressive; disbelieving in party government, it supports no party, its general tendency being towards socialism. It is a journal devoted to the interests of commerce, industry, agriculture, and sociology, and advocates money reform in the direction of a State issue of paper currency at two per cent. (the cost of working) by way of advances to farmers on security of their land. The proprietor has acquired the New Zealand Fancier, a publication representing the interests of the various fanciers' association, and also Daybreak, a weekly paper hitherto published in the interests of women, both of which papers are now incorporated with The People, special columns being devoted to information on such topics, the journal being now the recognised organ of the different societies.
Mr. E. A. Haggen, the enterprising proprietor, was born in 1860 at North Taieri, Otago, and received his education at the North Taieri State School, the Dunedin High School, and the Otago University. In 1880 he joined the staff of the Otago Daily Times. He made such progress as a member of the Fourth Estate that in 1882 he was appointed sub-editor of the Wanganui Herald, under the late Hon. John Ballance. After two years Mr. Haggen purchased the Woodville Examiner, which he conducted till the end of 1886, when he disposed of his interest. He then bought the Bay of Plenty Times at Tauranga, but sold out a year after, and resumed the Woodville Examiner, which paper he published till October, 1895, and in which he still retains an interest. Mr. Haggen is a member of the Institute of Journalists, and was one of its promoters. For years past he has been a contributor to Australasian and British journals. While resident in Hawkes Bay he was prominent in public affairs. From 1881 to 1887 he was a member of the Hawkes Bay Land Board. He also sat as a member of the Hawkes Bay Board of Education, and as a nominee of the Government on the Board of School Commissioners. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1884, but resigned this and all other offices on his removal to Tauranga in 1887. For some years Mr. Haggen was president of the Woodville Public Library, vice-president of the Woodville Horticultural Society, and occupied a seat as a member of the local School Committee, besides taking general interest in local institutions. In 1894 he was elected Mayor of Woodville, which office he filled till his removal to the Capital.

Death Calls E. A. Haggen
The death occurred on Monday in Vancouver, of Edward A. Haggen, well-known mining engineer and writer on mining topics, in his 70th year. He died at his residence 4563 Langara Ave, Vancouver, on 22 April 1929 of "Acute cardiac dilatation" contributed to by "Myocarditis", heart failure from heart muscle disease.
Annie, Rose and Alfred were living at 2327 Beach Avenue, Victoria. He died intestate and the net value of his estate was $13,612.52. Among his possessions were certificates for 14393 shares in various mining companies, many of them worthless.

Vancouver Sun, 24 April 1929
Noted Mining Expert Passes E. A. Haggen Came to B.C. From New Zealand.
Edward Alexander Haggen, 69, mining engineer and writer, passed away at the family residence, 4563 Langara avenue, Monday. He leaves to mourn his loss, beside his wife, three sons and one daughter.
Born and educated in New Zealand, Mr Haggen came to British Columbia in 1897, continuing his profession of mining engineer. He was formerly editor of the Mining and Industrial Record and wrote on mining subjects for many papers. He was also one of the founders of the B.C. Chamber of Mines and the Canadian Alpine Club. He served on many committees of the Vancouver Board of Trade in the pioneer days.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Harron Bros. & Williamson to Ocean View burial park, Rev. J. R. Robertson officiating