I've done a quite a bit of research on a Patrick Neil Woodward and his family a while ago now for a family member that needing to know more about Patrick's family. This may or may not be the same Patrick that you are requesting info on.
Tad of my info -: Patrick Neil (Pat) Woodward b,13 Jul 1933 Picton NZ, m.31 Jul 1971
E J B---t (abrev. as she may be still living) Prahran, Melbourne, Australia, Patrick d.4 Feb 1986 Inangahua, Buller, NZ, bur. Feb 1986 Reefton Cemetery, Buller, New Zealand.
They had four children 3 boys and one girl. unfortunately the eldest boy died young while at sea.