Peter Trapski

Sir Peter Trapski
Trapski in 1998
2nd Chief District Court judge
In office
1985–1989
Preceded byDesmond Sullivan
Succeeded bySilvia Cartwright
Personal details
Born
Peter John Trapski

(1935-10-12)12 October 1935
Ōtorohanga, New Zealand
Died20 February 2025(2025-02-20) (aged 89)
Spouse
Helen Mary Christie
(m. 1960)
Children5
EducationSt Patrick's College, Silverstream
Alma materVictoria University College
ProfessionBarrister and solicitor

Sir Peter John Trapski KNZM CBE (12 October 1935 – 20 February 2025) was a New Zealand jurist. He served as chief District Court judge between 1985 and 1989, and was a member of the Waitangi Tribunal from 1989 until 1993.