Mark Patterson (New Zealand politician)
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Mark William James Patterson MP (born 1970)[1] is a right-wing New Zealand farmer, lobbyist and politician. He is a Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives for the New Zealand First party.
Quick Facts The HonourableMP, 3rd Minister for Rural Communities ...
Mark Patterson | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for New Zealand First party list | |
Assumed office 14 October 2023 | |
In office 23 September 2017 – 17 October 2020 | |
3rd Minister for Rural Communities | |
Assumed office 27 November 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Christopher Luxon |
Preceded by | Kieran McAnulty |
Personal details | |
Born | Mark William James Patterson 1970 (age 53–54) |
Political party | New Zealand First (2015–present) |
Other political affiliations | National (2007–2015) |
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Since 2023, he has served as Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister for Agriculture in the Sixth National Government of New Zealand.