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PAT BIRTHDAYS
#PATSMANTRA
“It’s gotta be fun!”
60TH BIRTHDAY
70TH BIRTHDAY
“Pat is both a treasure
and a thorn in the side,
a rebutt to the Sensible
Sentencers, a seasoned
fund raiser for the many
causes and people he
supports, a friend to the
friendless and homeless
and a ‘conscience’ to us,
showing us another way
of looking at the world.”
maxine boag
80TH BIRTHDAY
When Pat and Denis O’Reilly met back in the 70s, the scene was set for the creation of events that have brought foot soldiers, ship
mates and visionaries in Ahuriri’s community development and social justice space together over the years. These events are multifaceted
but primarily they further the shared kaupapa of those gathered; to help strengthen communities, maybe raise some funds and
have some fun along the way. Top image: Telegraphics: Denis set the bar high with Pat’s 60th birthday celebration at Waiohiki Marae
back in 1986. This was his first birthday extravaganza for Pat and what a stellar night — unique and inspirational and the good times
just keep on rolling; Middle: Mo Ropitini joins in the fun at the 70th, held at Jay Em Trust in Onekawa in 1996; Bottom: the 80th rolls
around and Pat’s still smiling.
Awards, travel, parties – fun, fun, fun! 263