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Christ’s College
- 2014 In Memoriam
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Aged 86
Peter Norris
George Blaxall
Peter, the son of Gordon and Doris Blaxall, was in
Condells House from 1943 to 1946.
Peter left school to attend Canterbury University
studying accountancy and was working in an
accountant’s office when he was offered the
opportunity to live and work in Japan for a year.
After returning home he then founded Blaxall &
Steven Ltd.
From 1967-1980 he was the Executive of the
Canterbury Aged People’s Welfare Council, also
becoming a city councillor from 1968-1971.
Peter was the Chairman of the City Community
Service City Council, the New Zealand Social
Development Council, and the Chairman of Parks
and Recreation City Council. He was also the
Patron of the Repertory Society.
Peter founded the Japan Society in Christchurch
and also, after meeting Chuck Colson in the
States, Prison Fellowship in New Zealand.
Whilst on the council he was also involved with
Cholmondeley Home. He was awarded the QSO in
1977 for his work with the elderly.
He died on 22 March 2015 and is survived by his
wife of 57 years, Helen, his daughter Kim, son
Michael (8868) and four grandchildren.