poetry then followed: Short Back and Sideways: Poems & Prose (1992), Deep River Talk (1993), and Shape-Shifter (1997). In 1999 he was named New Zealand's second Te Mata Poet Laureate, the outcome of which was the publication Piggy-Back Moon (2002). The poet moved to Kaka Point in South Otago in 1992, and many of his later poems reflected the scenery of The Catlins area, and the seafood available. He had a strong working relationship with fellow Otago artist Ralph Hotere, and their work often referenced each other. Tūwhare's poem "Rain" was in 2007 voted New Zealand's favourite poem by a clear margin. Poetry by Tūwhare was included in UPU, a curation of Pacific Island writers’ work which was first presented at the Silo Theatre as part of the Auckland Arts Festival in March 2020. UPU was remounted as part of the Kia Mau Festival in Wellington in June 2021. Recognition and awards Tūwhare was awarded the Robert Burns Fellowship from the University of Otago in 1969 and again in 1974. He was awarded the University of Auckland Literary Fellowship in 1991. In 1999, he was named New Zealand's second Te Mata Poet Laureate. At the end of his two-year term he published Piggy Back Moon (2001), which was shortlisted in the 2002 Montana New Zealand Book Awards. Tūwhare was among ten of New Zealand's greatest living artists named as Arts Foundation of New Zealand Icon Artists at a ceremony in 2003. In 2003, Tūwhare was awarded one of the inaugural Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement, for poetry. The other winners were novelist Janet Frame and historian Michael King. Each recipient received a cash prize of $60,000 NZD. The awards are aimed at New Zealand writers who have made an outstanding contribution to the nation's literary and cultural history. Tūwhare received an honorary Doctor of Literature degree from The University of Auckland in 2005. At the time of his death Tūwhare was described as "New Zealand's most distinguished Maori writer"*. Hone Tūwhare Charitable Trust In July 2010 the Hone Tūwhare Charitable trust was formed in honour of Tūwhare. Their goal is: "To inspire people through the preservation, promotion, and celebration of Hone’s legacy". Works No Ordinary Sun, Auckland, Blackwood and Janet Paul, 1964 Come Rain Hail, Dunedin, University of Otago, 1970 Sapwood and Milk, Dunedin, Caveman Press, 1972 Something Nothing, Dunedin, Caveman Press, 1973 Making a Fist of It, Dunedin,