NERHENY, PATRICK JOSEPH (1858-1921), born in Fair Valley, County Roscommon, Ireland, moved to Manchester in 1870, where he served his apprenticeship as a bricklayer. Coming to New Zealand early in the eighties, he was in business as a working contractor, and later as a coal and firewood merchant. For 13 years he had a seat on the Auckland City Council (1908-21), being chairman of the streets committee, and he served also on the Auckland Harbour Board, the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, and the council of the Auckland Sailors' Home. He was a founder and president for 12 years of the Liberal and Labour Association. In 1920 Nerheny was called to the Legislative Council. He died on 2 Dec 1921.

N.Z.P.D., 7 Dec 1921; N.Z. Herald, 3 Dec 1921.

Reference: Volume 2, page 62

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