Author Ronald Hugh Morrieson famously once commented that he hoped he wouldn't be discovered after his death - but, sadly, that was exactly what happened. Never popular in his home town of Hāwera - which was recognisably skewered in his novels - Morrieson gained a strong following after his death in 1972. Hāwera is also home to Kevin Wasley, a dedicated Elvis Presley fan who runs a museum celebrating 'The King' - and sometimes dresses as his hero.
Hāwera,
Taranaki region: arts and heritage,
James Ronald Hugh Morrieson,
Ronald Hugh Morrieson,
—
Roadside Stories are a series of audio guides to places of interest on major road trips in New Zealand. Each guide tells the story of an attraction along the way -- its people, its history, its cultural and natural significance. For more information about Roadside Stories visit