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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 2 | 4.50 | 0.12% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 6,233 | $210,000 | 271$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,822,233 | 6,233 | $210,000 | 271$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Mark Patterson was reprimanded for his language in Parliament.
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New Zealand:
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.
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Belarus:
Mark Patterson emphasized the need to maintain diverse thinking to find unconventional solutions to complex social problems.
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New Zealand:
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.
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New Zealand:
Patterson has had a significant win for NZ First in the wool sector but faces challenges in his other responsibilities.
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New Zealand:
Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson laid the groundwork for the visit to the Chathams.
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New Zealand:
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.
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New Zealand:
NZ First’s Mark Patterson expressed that they must not trade away their GE-free competitive advantage lightly.
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New Zealand:
Mark Patterson is a New Zealand First minister whose office had staffing issues that were recently resolved.
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New Zealand:
New Zealand First MP Mark Patterson has been approached for comment.
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