About Pat Kelly
Lived 1929 – 2004 (aged 74). Pat Kelly was a New Zealand trade unionist.
Patrick Joseph Kelly (20 November 1929 – 24 June 2004) was a New Zealand trade unionist.
Kelly emigrated from Liverpool to New Zealand in 1954 and started working at the Methven tap factory in Dunedin. He was an official of the Drivers' Union, a secretary of the Cleaners' and Caretakers' Union and president of the Wellington Trades Council during his career. He was also active in the anti-Vietnam War, anti-apartheid, anti-nuclear, and peace movements.
He died in Wellington in 2004, aged 74. His daughter Helen was also an activist and trade unionist.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pat Kelly?
New Zealand trade unionist (1929-2004)
When was Pat Kelly born?
Pat Kelly was born on 20 November 1929.
When did Pat Kelly die?
Pat Kelly died on 24 June 2004.
What was Pat Kelly's occupation?
Pat Kelly was a trade unionist.
What nationality was Pat Kelly?
Pat Kelly was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Pat Kelly (trade unionist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pat Kelly. https://biography.guide/pat-kelly/
MLA: "Pat Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pat-kelly/.
Chicago: "Pat Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pat-kelly/.
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