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Ian McKelvie
Columnist
Whanganui

The New Zealand Herald has more than 200 journalists across the country, bringing you the stories that matter on our website and app, in print and across our social media platforms.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Ian’s latest content
Ian McKelvie: The Racing Industry Reform Bill
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: The Racing Industry Reform Bill

11 Feb 04:00 PM
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Comment: Rushing climate change legislation is risky
Whanganui Chronicle

Comment: Rushing climate change legislation is risky

04 Sep 05:00 PM

Rangitikei MP Ian McKelvie checks in from out in the field.

Ian McKelvie: Cancer care should be fair for everyone
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Cancer care should be fair for everyone

08 Aug 05:00 PM

New Zealanders with cancer should have access to life saving and life-prolonging drugs.

Ian McKelvie: Inconsistent government has created confusion and uncertainty
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Inconsistent government has created confusion and uncertainty

11 Jul 12:00 PM

We're a small country, a long way from many of our markets. We must be competitive.

Comment: Strong transport connections vital for regions
Whanganui Chronicle

Comment: Strong transport connections vital for regions

01 May 05:00 PM

The Levin bypass has been hugely compromised, writes Ian McKelvie.

Ian McKelvie: The Arms Amendment Bill
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Ian McKelvie: The Arms Amendment Bill

18 Apr 05:00 PM

The past month in New Zealand has been both heart wrenching and heart warming.

Ian McKelvie: A lot has happened in 18 months
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Ian McKelvie: A lot has happened in 18 months

03 Apr 04:00 PM

Westpac's employment confidence surveys shows New Zealand workers are less confident.

Ian McKelvie: Christchurch mosque shootings has ripped through the hearts of all New Zealanders
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Christchurch mosque shootings has ripped through the hearts of all New Zealanders

21 Mar 02:40 AM

Vigils have been held throughout the country and Manchester Square in Feilding was packed

Ian McKelvie: A snapshot of Parliament and NZ
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: A snapshot of Parliament and NZ

06 Mar 04:00 PM

Ian McKelvie gives a run down on New Zealand

Ian McKelvie: Ratana celebrations a great day
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Ratana celebrations a great day

07 Feb 08:17 PM

Ian McKelvie: Rangitikei doing very will

Ian McKelvie: My heart's in Rangitikei
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: My heart's in Rangitikei

20 Dec 03:45 AM

Stay safe these holidays, whether on the roads, under the sun or in the water.

Ian McKelvie: Review welcome in diverse House
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Review welcome in diverse House

10 Dec 11:00 PM

As in any workplace, allegations of harassment in Parliament should be investigated.

Ian McKelvie: Army Museum 40 years young and well worth a visit.
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Army Museum 40 years young and well worth a visit.

25 Oct 03:00 AM

The heart of what they do in telling personal stories is about remembering the fallen.

Ian McKelvie: Fighting employment change tooth and nail
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Fighting employment change tooth and nail

27 Sep 03:00 AM

This bill seeks to grow trade union membership and influence in the workplace.

Ian McKelvie: Rural outlook encouraging
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Rural outlook encouraging

13 Sep 02:00 AM

Lamb, venison and kiwifruit best performers over past year as export returns increase.

Ian McKelvie: Bill mulls offshore gambling tax
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Bill mulls offshore gambling tax

03 Sep 09:00 PM

The Wanganui and Rangitikei districts have a rich history in horse racing .

Ian McKelvie: Economy feeling the pinch
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Economy feeling the pinch

16 Aug 12:00 AM

Job growth has fallen in the past three months, and more people are unemployed.

Ian McKelvie: Past and future minds light up party conference
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Past and future minds light up party conference

03 Aug 02:00 AM

Insight and entertainment as Howard and Key joust at National Party conference

Ian McKelvie: Unprecedented interest in End of Life Choice Bill
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Unprecedented interest in End of Life Choice Bill

04 Jul 10:00 PM

'I am wary of hasty decisions, especially where vulnerable people are involved.'

Ian McKelvie: Ditching National Standards 'crazy'
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Ditching National Standards 'crazy'

10 May 01:00 AM

"Education is not a tool to be used to play petty politics; it's far too important."

Ian McKelvie: Government on a rocky road with plan
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Government on a rocky road with plan

12 Apr 12:00 AM

You can't argue that you support regional New Zealand while taking away key projects.

Ian Mckelvie: Positive vibe felt at Fieldays
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian Mckelvie: Positive vibe felt at Fieldays

28 Mar 06:45 PM

Farmers and visitors were positive and seemed keen to put their hands in their pockets.

Ian McKelvie: Celebrating our rural heartland
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Celebrating our rural heartland

13 Mar 09:50 PM

Central Districts Field Days are on again this week. It's a great day out.

Ian McKelvie: Nats' focus on seniors and veterans
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Nats' focus on seniors and veterans

14 Feb 08:00 PM

'We made real inroads into growing incomes and providing jobs and opportunities.'

Ian McKelvie: Special Olympians examples to us all
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Special Olympians examples to us all

07 Dec 01:00 AM

One in four Kiwis has a disability. It is important we support and encourage the families,

Ian McKelvie: Keeping busy in Opposition
Whanganui Chronicle

Ian McKelvie: Keeping busy in Opposition

22 Nov 10:00 PM

MP Ian McKelvie learns a few tricks as he takes a role in Opposition for the first time

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