Ian Robert Flockhart McKelvie (born 1952)[1] is a New Zealand politician. He represented the National Party in the New Zealand House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023.
Ian McKelvie | |
|---|---|
| Third Assistant Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives | |
| In office 1 March 2022 – 8 September 2023 | |
| Speaker | Trevor Mallard (2022) Adrian Rurawhe (2022–2023) |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Rangitīkei | |
| In office 30 November 2011 – 14 October 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Simon Power |
| Succeeded by | Suze Redmayne |
| Majority | 2,961 |
| 4th Mayor of Manawatu | |
| In office November 2002 – 15 December 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Audrey Severinsen |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Kouvelis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ian Robert Flockhart McKelvie 1952 (age 71–72) Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Political party | National Party |
| Spouse | Sue |
| Alma mater | Massey University |
| Profession | Farmer and politician |
| Website | www.ianmckelvie.co.nz |
Early life and career edit
McKelvie was born to parents John and Rosemary in Palmerston North. His family has lived near the Rangitīkei river since 1850.[2] He was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School. He then gained a Diploma of Agriculture from Massey University and worked on several farms, including a sheep, beef, dairy and cropping farm at Tangimoana with one of his brothers.[3] He has also worked in the motor vehicle, property and insurance industries, including with Farmers’ Mutual Group,[2] and served as national president of the Royal Agricultural Society for four years until 2002.[3][4]
He was the Mayor of Manawatu from 2002 until 2011. He resigned from the position on being elected to Parliament. As of 2022[update], he was the longest-serving mayor of the district to date, being in office for 9 years and 20 days.[5]
He served as the board chair of Special Olympics New Zealand from October 2010 until 2019.[6]
As at June 2020, McKelvie served as the Patron of the Manawatū chapter of the equestrian charity Riding for the Disabled.[7]
Member of Parliament edit
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | 50th | Rangitīkei | 58 | National | |
| 2014–2017 | 51st | Rangitīkei | 41 | National | |
| 2017–2020 | 52nd | Rangitīkei | 37 | National | |
| 2020–2023 | 53rd | Rangitīkei | 38 | National | |
Fifth National Government, 2011–2017 edit
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.[8] He served on three select committees: primary production, regulations review, and law and order.[9]
McKelvie was re-elected in the Rangitīkei electorate during the 2014 New Zealand general election with an increased majority.[10] Following the 2014 general election, McKelvie served a second term on the law and order committee and was chair of the primary production committee.[9]
Sixth Labour Government, 2017–2023 edit
McKelvie was re-elected in the Rangitīkei electorate during the 2017 New Zealand general election.[11] 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.[9] From March 2019 to November 2020 he was National's spokesperson for fisheries and racing and was a member of the finance and expenditure committee.[9]
McKelvie's first member's bill was introduced to Parliament in June 2018. The Sentencing (Livestock Rustling) Amendment Bill proposed that livestock rustling would be considered as an aggravating factor at sentencing, thereby increasing penalties on the crime. The Bill passed its first reading in January 2018 and proceeded to consideration by the primary production committee,[12][13] but was withdrawn from the House by McKelvie after the Government agreed to make the change through a Government amendment to the Crimes Act 1961.[13]
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 offences involving dogs including animal cruelty will be heard by a justice of the peace or community magistrate rather than going through the district courts.[14][15] The bill subsequently passed its third reading and received royal assent in December 2019.[16]
During the 2020 New Zealand general election, McKelvie was re-elected in Rangitīkei by a final margin of 2,961 votes.[17] After the election he continued as racing spokesperson and also picked up the forestry and seniors portfolios.[9] He was also chairperson of the governance and administration committee and, on 1 March 2022, was appointed as an additional Assistant Speaker, to serve while the House is sitting with MPs participating remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.[18]
On 20 October 2021, McKelvie's third member's bill, the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Bill, was introduced.[19] This bill proposed that attendees of racing club meetings be permitted to bring their own alcohol. McKelvie stated that the proposed lossening of alcohol rules was designed to promote attendance at races.[20] The bill completed its third reading on 8 June, passing 74–43 on a conscience vote.[21]
In late July 2022, McKelvie announced that he would retire at the 2023 New Zealand general election.[22][23] His successor in Rangitikei was the National Party candidate Suze Redmayne, who had been a staff member in McKelvie's office.[24]
Political views edit
McKelvie has generally conservative views but has on occasion adopted more liberal positions on legislation that required a conscience vote. He supported the first reading of the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Act 2013, but not the second or third reading, and supported the first and second reading of the Abortion Legislation Act 2020, but not the third reading. In his third reading speech on the Abortion Legislation Bill he said he was concerned that the Bill did not provide enough support for women or protections against abortions after 20 weeks.[25] At the second reading of the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill, he supported Winston Peters' amendments to prerequisite the Bill's passage on a successful referendum outcome.[26]
He supported the End of Life Choice Act 2019, which legalised voluntary euthanasia, at all stages.[27] He voted against Chlöe Swarbrick's member's bill to legalise medicinal cannabis in 2018.[28]
References edit
- ^ "Roll of members of the New Zealand House of Representatives, 1854 onwards" (PDF). New Zealand Parliament. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ a b "McKelvie, Ian: Address in Reply – New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ a b "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
- ^ a b Kirk, Stacey (10 November 2011). "North v south battle looms in Rangitikei". Manawatu Standard. p. 2. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ "MCD Roll of Members Register" (PDF). Manawatu District Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ^ "Special Olympics New Zealand Names Ian Mckelvie As Board Chair". www.voxy.co.nz. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Manawatu Riding for the Disabled". manawaturda.com. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Official count results — Rangitīkei". Electoral Commission. 10 December 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "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.
- ^ "Cattle rustling bill passes first reading". RNZ. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ a b "House – New Zealand Parliament". bills.parliament.nz. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Dog Control (Category 1 Offences) Amendment Bill – New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Rangitīkei – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Appointments — Assistant Speaker". New Zealand Parliament. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "House – New Zealand Parliament". bills.parliament.nz. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "MPs to vote on BYO alcohol at races". NZ Herald. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Rugby, racing and beer: MPs tackle NZ's holy trinity". RNZ. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Ensor, Jamie (26 July 2022). "National: David Bennett, Ian McKelvie to stand down at 2023 election". Newshub. Warner Bros. Discovery New Zealand. Archived from the original on 12 December 2022.
- ^ "Rangitīkei MP Ian McKelvie retiring on '12-not-out'". NZ Herald. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Dallas, Matthew (14 October 2023). "Election 2023: National Party's Suze Redmayne brings blue home in Rangitīkei". Stuff. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Abortion Legislation Bill — Third Reading – New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Second Reading – New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "End of Life Choice Bill – New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill – New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz. Retrieved 17 November 2022.