Mark Patterson
Mark Patterson is a New Zealand politician who serves as a member of the New Zealand First party and holds the portfolio of Rural Communities and Associate Agriculture Minister. He has been involved in various agricultural and rural issues throughout his political career, advocating for the interests of rural communities in New Zealand. Recently, his office has been in the news due to the Ministry for Primary Industries halting the provision of staff support amid complaints from employees in his office, although these complaints are not directly related to Patterson himself.
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Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson encouraged farmers and growers to seek support if they need it.
Bay of Plenty storms: Farmers welcome support but warn criteria tight
New Zealand· 2026-02-27
Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson encouraged farmers and growers to seek support if they need it.
Bay of Plenty storms: Farmers welcome support but warn criteria tightNew Zealand· 2026-02-27In a speech to Parliament, NZ First Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson said the party had some concerns and tweaks they would want to see reviewed.
Government closes in on major employment law changes – here’s what the law doesNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
The Herald asked NZ First MP and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson why he hadn’t declared 292ha of farmland in Otago.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to declare two properties under Parliament’s rulesNew Zealand· 2025-10-19
Mark Patterson is the Minister for Rural Communities and has been exploring opportunities for New Zealand wool in China.
Listen to The Country online: Synlait’s future with CEO Richard WyethNew Zealand· 2025-10-06
Mark Patterson is the Minister for Rural Communities and has been exploring opportunities for New Zealand wool.
Dunedin homicide: Man in court on murder charge after body found in North DunedinNew Zealand· 2025-10-06
Mark Patterson is an Otago sheep and beef farmer and the Minister for Rural Communities.
Napier’s $100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new poolNew Zealand· 2025-10-06
Mark Patterson is the Minister for Rural Communities and has been exploring opportunities for New Zealand wool.
Mother of the Marokopa children, Cat Christey, pleads guilty to drink-driving chargeNew Zealand· 2025-10-06
Mark Patterson is also the Minister for Rural Communities, the Associate Minister for Agriculture and the Associate Minister for Regional Development.
Criticism of Health NZ inadequacies after death of 3-year-old boy rushed to rural EDNew Zealand· 2025-10-06
Mark Patterson has been involved in running a rural health roadshow with Matt Doocey.
Power games: Shane Jones’ silence on energy reforms speaks volumes – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-10-02
Mark Patterson said he thought he had been transparent based on advice he’d received at the time of his declaration.
Multiple MPs to update their property declarations following Herald investigation and Carl Bates inquiryNew Zealand· 2025-09-26Mark Patterson received a performance rating of 2.62/5 for his role in Rural Communities.
Nicola Willis singles out Sir John Key in Mood of the Boardroom speechNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
Mark Patterson was reprimanded for his language in Parliament.
The Government’s homelessness problem; Christopher Luxon and his minced oath – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
New Zealand First’s Mark Patterson said it 'runs smack into the brick wall' of the party’s belief in the 'sanctity' of contract law.
Labour MP’s pay transparency bill advances with National’s supportNew Zealand· 2025-07-17
Mark Patterson emphasized the need to maintain diverse thinking to find unconventional solutions to complex social problems.
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Belarus· 2025-07-05
The Government’s team of agriculture ministers - McClay, Andrew Hoggard, Mark Patterson and Nicola Grigg - said Budget 2025 was about ensuring farmers and growers had the tools and support to succeed.
Budget 2025: $4.95b for agriculture to drive growth and innovationNew Zealand· 2025-05-23
Patterson has had a significant win for NZ First in the wool sector but faces challenges in his other responsibilities.
Cabinet Report Card: rating the ministers in half-term review - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson laid the groundwork for the visit to the Chathams.
Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara binNew Zealand· 2025-04-17
Associate Agriculture Minister and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson said this week that wool was a natural product that was less toxic and more naturally fire-retardant than synthetic or petroleum-based alternatives used in construction.
Wood, hemp sectors want to join wool in new Government construction rulesNew Zealand· 2025-04-11
NZ First’s Mark Patterson expressed that they must not trade away their GE-free competitive advantage lightly.
Shackles are set to be cast off gene technology - what the Gene Technology Bill means for NZNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
Mark Patterson is a New Zealand First minister whose office had staffing issues that were recently resolved.
Ministry for Primary Industries staff member returns to Mark Patterson’s office after issues resolvedNew Zealand· 2025-03-26New Zealand First MP Mark Patterson has been approached for comment.
Are you allowed to talk with your colleagues about what you’re paid?New Zealand· 2025-03-19
Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson said the Government was acting quickly to give farmers certainty.
Rotorua and Taupō among areas hit by drought, $100k aid announcedNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
Mark Patterson's office was not staffed following multiple complaints made by staff.
Christopher Luxon admits he doesn’t always get communication right after Mike Hosking interviewNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
Mark Patterson is a New Zealand First minister whose office has faced complaints leading to a halt in staff support from the Ministry for Primary Industries.
Ministry stops sending workers to NZ First minister Mark Patterson’s office amid complaints, issues between staffNew Zealand· 2025-02-25