Mark Patterson (New Zealand politician)
Mark Patterson | |
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Patterson in 2019 | |
| 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 54–55) |
| Political party | New Zealand First (2015–present) |
| Other political affiliations | National (2007–2015) |
Mark William James Patterson MP (born 1970) is a New Zealand farmer, lobbyist and politician. He is a Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives for the New Zealand First party.
Since 2023, he has served as Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister for Agriculture in the Sixth National Government of New Zealand.