Ian McKelvie
Ian Robert Flockhart McKelvie (born 1952/1953) is a New Zealand politician and a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He is a member of the National Party.
Ian McKelvie MP | |
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4th Mayor of Manawatu | |
In office November 2002 – 15 December 2011 | |
Preceded by | Audrey Severinsen |
Succeeded by | Margaret Kouvelis |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Rangitīkei | |
Assumed office 30 November 2011 | |
Preceded by | Simon Power |
Majority | 10,290 |
Personal details | |
Born | 1952/1953 (age 67–68) Palmerston North, New Zealand |
Political party | National Party |
Spouse(s) | Sue |
Alma mater | Massey University |
Website | www.ianmckelvie.co.nz |
Early life
McKelvie was born in Palmerston North and was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School. He then gained a Diploma of Agriculture from Massey University.[1] He was the Mayor of Manawatu from 2002 until 2011. He resigned from the position on being elected to Parliament. He was the longest-serving mayor of the district to date, being in office for 9 years and 20 days.[2]
He served as the Board Chair of Special Olympics New Zealand from October 2010 [3] until 2019.
Member of Parliament
New Zealand Parliament | ||||
Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party |
2011–2014 | 50th | Rangitīkei | 58 | National |
2014–2017 | 51st | Rangitīkei | 41 | National |
2017–present | 52nd | Rangitīkei | 37 | National |
Fifth National Government, 2011–2017
McKelvie was named as the National Party candidate for the Rangitīkei electorate following the announcement by sitting member Simon Power of his retirement from politics.[4] At the 2011 election, McKelvie won the seat with a majority of 9,382 ahead of Labour's Josie Pagani.[5] He served on three select committees: primary production; regulations review; and law and order.[6]
McKelvie was re-elected in the Rangitīkei electorate during the 2014 New Zealand general election with an increased majority.[7] Following the 2014 general election, McKelvie served on the law and order and primary production committees.[6]
Sixth Labour Government, 2017–present
McKelvie was re-elected in the Rangitīkei electorate during the 2017 New Zealand general election.[8] Following the formation of a Labour–led coalition government, McKelvie served as the National Party's spokesperson on seniors and veterans issues between 3 November 2017 and 12 March 2018. He also served on the transport and infrastructure committees between November 2017 and March 2018.[6]
As of March 2018, McKelvie is the National Party's spokesperson for fisheries and racing. He is also a member of the finance and expenditure committee.[6] On 11 December 2019, McKelvie's Dog Control (Category 1 Offences) Amendment Bill passed its first reading with the support of all parties except the Green Party. This amendment means that low-level offenses involving dogs including animal cruelty will be heard by a justice of the peace or community magistrate rather than going through the district courts.[9][10]
References
- "Candidate's rural roots run deep". Manawatu Standard. 8 June 2011. Archived from the original on 11 June 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2013. Alt URL
- "MCD Roll of Members Register" (PDF). Manawatu District Council. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- Special Olympics New Zealand Names Ian Mckelvie As Board Chair voxy.co.nz, 8 October 2010
- Kirk, Stacey (10 November 2011). "North v south battle looms in Rangitikei". Manawatu Standard. p. 2. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- "Official count results — Rangitīkei". Electoral Commission. 10 December 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- "New Zealand Parliament — McKelvie, Ian". New Zealand Parliament. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- "Official Count Results -- Rangitīkei". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- "Rangitīkei - Official Result - 2017 General Election". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- Kilmister, Sam (11 December 2019). "Rangitīkei MP Ian McKelvie passes law to speed up dog offence cases". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- McKelvie, Ian (11 December 2019). "Ian McKelvie - Law passes to speed up dog control cases". New Zealand National Party. Scoop. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
New Zealand Parliament | ||
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Preceded by Simon Power |
Member of Parliament for Rangitīkei 2011–present |
Incumbent |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Audrey Severinsen |
Mayor of Manawatu 2002–2011 |
Succeeded by Margaret Kouvelis |