Desmond PETERS Obituary

Des has been a close friend of our Hennessy family since I was a child of 11 years old, and he came to live with us at age 23 years old.(See attached pic)
My Dad, John Hennessy, imported Ski Manufacturing equipment into New Zealand in 1966l and Des came to apprentice himself to Dad to learn the art of ski repairs and ski manufacturing.
Des warmed himself to the local Mt Egmont skiers and set up a Ski school with Peter Quinn in 1968.
Des and Peter then ran Dad's Ski Store Scholarships from 1968 for a decade.
He was also involved in rebuilding the Stratford Mountain club lodge, and establishing the T Bar in the early 1970s.
In 1979 Dad sold his shares of Ski Industries to Des, who moved the business to Christchurch. Together with his wife Pauline and daughters Abbie and Jody, they built it up to a diversified mountain business called Ski Industries NZ.
Since then, we as a Hennessy family have remained close friends over the years with Des, Pauline and family, and have participated in holidays and joint ventures with NZSIA.
Our Hennessy family will deeply miss our dear friend and leader in the Ski Industry of New Zealand.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences Pauline, and Abby,
Love and blessings,
Dorothy Hennessy

So sad to read of your passing dear cousin.
Love and condolences to you Pauline and family .
Cushla

We have very fond memories of Des and his family when we lived in Methven. Des was a great friend of my late husband Leigh when he was managing Mt Hutt for 2 years. Our thoughts are with you - Pauline, Jodie and Abbie.
Karin, Luke and Pia Kennedy

I have always have great memories of Des. Always willing to have a chat, full of knowledge and a great all-round person. My deepest condolences to thr family.

Went to NPBHS with Des for 4 years, we lived 3 houses up in Parsons st. New Plymouth. We had a great time with him and my two younger brothers Keith
& Robin, Dennis Chuen , John Ward. Best wishes for his family for the future.
Daniel and Lee Houghton

Sorry to hear about Des. Knew him well when I lived in Hawera in the 1970´s and belonged to SMC. He was a great bloke. Sympathy to Pauline and family.

ONZM - In Christchurch on Wednesday 14th January 2026, in his 82nd year. Loved only son of Leslie and Hazel Peters (both dec). Nephew of Grace and Ralph Gayton; Amy and Bob Bowen; Alick and Madge Peters; Oma and Pat Locke, Hugh and Jill Peters (all dec); Jim Peters (dec) and Velda. Fondly remembered by his 17 cousins. A private service has been held. RIP Des.