New Zealand First MP Mark Patterson is getting ready to gear up this weekend, swapping politics for the pitch in a charity rugby match to support Cyclone Gabrielle relief efforts in Gisborne.
The Parliamentary XV, which includes Patterson, is set to face off against the Federated Farmers XV in a game that's less about the scoreboard and more about community spirit and recovery support.
Listen to the full chat between Mark Patterson and Dominic George above.
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