for services to entertainment. In March 2006, Morrison was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Waikato, joining such alumni as Janet Frame, Dame Malvina Major, Hare Puke, Tui Adams, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Neil and Tim Finn, Michael King, Margaret Mahy and Rotorua historian Don Stafford in receiving the award. On 14 October 2009, Morrison was selected by Te Aute College to be a part of its 1st XV leaders group at a function at Te Papa in Wellington. The honour is given to former pupils over the age of 55 who have made a significant contribution to Māori society. Morrison attended Te Aute College from 1949 to 1952. Death Morrison died in his sleep from a heart attack and was found by one of his grandchildren on taking him his morning cup of tea. He died in Ohinemutu and lay in state in Tamatekapua, the premier meeting house of Te Arawa at Te Papaiouru Marae in Rotorua. He was survived by his wife Rangiwhata Ann Manahi (born 1937, married 1957) known as Lady Kuia, two sons and a daughter Donna Mariana Grant, Richard Te Tau Morrison and Howard Morrison Jr. He was also uncle to movie actor Temuera Morrison and kapa haka performer Taini Morrison. Attendees at his tangihanga (funeral) included Rotorua mayor Kevin Winter, Chinese ambassador Zhang Limin, Sir Michael Fay, MPs Tariana Turia, Georgina te Heuheu, Hekia Parata, Steve Chadwick and Rotorua MP Todd McClay, then former MP Winston Peters, Te Puni Kokiri chief executive Leith Comer and Māori king Tuheitia Paki. Morrison was buried at Kauae Cemetery in Ngongotahā, Rotorua. His grave lies alongside those of his parents and other close whānau. Discography Discogs The Howard Morrison Quartet Singles Released on Zodiac Records "Po Kare Kare Ana" (1959) "Hawaiian Cowboy Song" (1960) Released on La Gloria Records "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" (1961) "George, the Wilder N.Z. Boy" (1964) Released on unknown label "Whakaaria Mai (How Great Thou Art)" (1981) Albums and EPs Released on Zodiac Records 4 – The Fabulous Howard Morrison Quartet EP (1960) "The Battle of the Waikato" (1960) Released on La Gloria Records Four Popular Maori Songs Volume One (1960) Pot-Pourri (1960) On Stage – Off Stage (1960) These Were Their Finest (1960) Maori Songs (1962) Alive! Need We Say More? (1962) Hits of the Road (1962) Mind If We Sing? (1962) Laugh Along EP (1964) Take Ten (1967)