Honours and Achievements
In 1970 he received the Benny Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc.
In 1976 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for work with young Māori, and he was knighted in 1990 for his 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.
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