Thread: Peter Harker - Hunting Author

HARKER, Peter John Kendrick:
Peter passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022, with his wife June and sister Pauline by his side, aged 80. A beloved father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle and friend. Grateful thanks to the staff of Ward B5 Christchurch Public Hospital, for the compassionate care they provided Peter. Thank you to the management and staff of Healthcare Ilam Resthome, who treated Peter and his wife June wonderfully. Messages c/- the Harker family, to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023. As per Peter's final wishes, a private cremation has been held, with a celebration of his life to take place at a later date.
"Hunter, author, trailblazer and great kiwi bloke"

I had the privilege of knowing Peter and his family. A top bloke who lived for the hills. Rest in Peace.

R.I.P. Peter.

His hunting write ups in the old Christchurch Saturday paper was what got me interested in hunting must have been late 60's into the 70's.

Have his books.
He had a good style easy to read.
When you look back some of his wanders were pretty amazing, it was something to imagine when reading and now you watch youtube videos of the same you shake your head.

R. I. P.

If his book are anything to go by, he was a good bugger

rest peacefully ol boy...... your hills will be less steep now,and all your bullets fly true.

Got his books. Had some wonderful ideas for hunting and gear. His long legs shod with Bullers musta seen every nook and cranny on the Coast. Absolute legend.

Yep, the original hard bugger.

Met him on the Coast once while we were hunting, had a cuppa and a good yarn. RIP fella

Dam , another good bugger gone , R.I.P Peter

Yep, enjoyed his books back in the day, RIP.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/130...ow-to-have-fun

Nice write up.

Probably does not do justice to him. A real pioneer about the West Coast bush.

Always enjoy reading his books met him near Westport once a nice bloke r.i.p