Pete’s Legacy Lives On Through Sight | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

Pete Hill’s life was transformed by a cornea transplant that restored his sight, enabling him to live fully, serve as a firefighter, and cherish family—until his sudden passing last year. But his legacy didn’t end with his death: his donated corneas and sclera could restore or improve vision for up to nine others. His story underscores how eye donation, more common than many realize, can help even when other organs fail—and how one donor’s gift can ripple through countless lives. With hundreds waiting for transplants in New Zealand, the message is clear: anyone can be an eye donor, regardless…