NZ First Proud to Select Lawrence Farmer as Clutha-Southland
Candidate
Mark Patterson, a fourth generation sheep and
beef farmer at Lawrence is New Zealand First’s
Clutha-Southland candidate for this year’s
election.
“Mark has a wealth of farming and business
experience and is well known through his family and sporting
connections in the region,” says New Zealand First Leader
and MP for Northland, Rt Hon Winston Peters.
“He was
instrumental in setting up the Meat Industry Excellence
group, and as Deputy Chairman advocated for the rights of
New Zealand red meat farmers.
“Mark has also had
involvement with Alliance and Silver Fern Farms.
“His
farming background, business acumen and his desire to ensure
Kiwi farmers are given a fair go, makes him a good fit for
New Zealand First and the best candidate to contest
National’s Todd Barclay for the seat,” says Mr
Peters.
Mark farms a 503-hectare property with his family
in Lawrence, West Otago.
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