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HACKETT: Peter Brian

Date of passing: Friday, 18 September 2026
Service date and time: 10:00 AM Saturday, 26 September, 2026
Service venue:

The Eulogy Lounge - Whanganui Function Centre - Purnell Street Whanganui


Link to livestream/video:

https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 


Tragically taken from us on Friday 18 September 2026.
Aged 71.
Dearly loved husband of Orapin.
Much loved father and father-in- law of Morgan, Orapriya, Lee and Richard, Brent and Kelly.
Loved grandad of Sean, Jaxon, Flynn and Zarah.
Dearly loved son of the late Colin and Doreen.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Sue and Phil, Judy and Robert, John (twin brother) and Gail, Ian and Rosie, Murray and Gayla,  Chris and Bill and Kevin.
Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in The Eulogy Lounge,  Whanganui Function Centre, Purnell Street, Whanganui, on Saturday 26 September at 10:00am followed by private cremation.

Dempsey & Forrest
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Jenny Boon on 22-09-2026 09:00 AM
Farewell Pete. You’ve left us with a lot of memories for over a long time. Your enthusiasm for life will not be forgotten….and you loved your bike!
Thanks for all the hooves you shod
Very sincerely
Jenny
Sue Hackett on 22-09-2026 03:08 PM
Sincere condolences to all Peter's siblings, and the wider Hackett family.
Peter will be fondly remembered for the good heart he had, for his wise cracks and shared outlook on the world around him - always speaking his mind.
May your many memories be held in your hearts.
Best Wishes
Sue
Petrine Wickham on 22-09-2026 06:25 PM
Dear Pete (aka equine podiatrist )
It was so lovely to see you last Tuesday when you called in. You were full of life and always going well. Donald and I appreciated your many visits and stories. We loved your visits. We will miss you.
You would come to shoe the horses at the farm and you were always on time but Donald was usually not.
We managed!
Our deepest sympathy to the Hackett family.
There was only one Pete.
May you rest in peace.
Lots of love and thanks from Donald and Petrine Wickham.
Sorry we could not make your farewell service but we certainly will be thinking of you.
Paddy Avison on 22-09-2026 06:41 PM
Aroha nui to you all. Chatting with him at my sister Annie Keatings tangi on Monday grt shock. Xx
Kathryn Giesbers on 25-09-2026 04:50 PM
I was saddened to hear of Peter’s tragic passing. The occasions when I saw him always reminded me of our childhood- of loud, wonderful gatherings at Grandma and Pop’s home. That bond of being first cousins and growing up together in such a big family never faded. I am sending all my love and deepest sympathies to the family.
Kathryn Giesbers nee Hackett
Cara Barron on 26-09-2026 08:55 AM
On behalf of Churton School, our deepest sympathies to Peter's family. Peter was a valued and respected member of our school community, and he will be dearly missed. Our heart goes out to your family, and we offer our support to you all during this time of sorrow.
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