Some tributes from New Zealand SCD clubs on his retirement in 2018 from 50 years of playing his button accordion can be found at:

- <<http://www.johnsonvillescd.org.nz/2018/12/20/peter-elmes-photo-history/>>
- <<http://www.johnsonvillescd.org.nz/2018/12/20/farewell-peter-elmes/>>
- <<http://www.johnsonvillescd.org.nz/2018/12/20/tribute-peter-elmes/>>