With the morning mist in Rotorua Sir Howard Morrison has left us to rest in peace.

A beautiful exit to a talented and giving soul. Thank you for your contribution to the world Sir Howard, your life has made it a better place, and you have helped New Zealanders search for a united cultural identity immeasurably. Thank you, and goodbye, you will not be forgotten by this Jaffa.

For those of you who don’t know much about him, here is his bio…
And for your listening pleasure… How Great Tho Art by Howie (There is an astounding live version of this song where he sings it to the Queen, but as I can’t find it on YouTube, I imagine it’s tied up in the archives of TVNZ.)

Some good links can be obtained from The Dominion Post