Nicole McKee
Nicole McKee is an Associate Justice Minister in New Zealand, known for her role in advocating for legislative changes to enhance citizen's arrest powers amid rising concerns about retail theft. As part of the coalition government, she is involved in efforts to amend the Crimes Act 1961, aiming to empower retail staff and the public to detain offenders more easily and safely.
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Nicole McKee is involved in the firearms advisory group and has recused herself over potential conflicts of interest.
Firearms advisory group: Why Nicole McKee recused herself again over possible conflict of interest
New Zealand· 2026-07-15
Nicole McKee is mentioned as a potential successor to Brooke van Velden.
Paul Henry delivers comms masterclass, but will it last?New Zealand· 2026-07-14
Nicole McKee is a firearms lobbyist and deputy leader of the Act Party, known for her criticism of gun laws.
NZ’s most effective MPs, backroom staffers, lobbyists, activists and rising stars – and why big-name MPs are missingNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
Nicole McKee is the deputy leader of the Act Party and launched a new three strikes regime for burglary.
Act Party to campaign on new three strikes regime for burglaryNew Zealand· 2026-07-08Nicole McKee has been elected as Act’s new deputy leader.
Life-saving law change comes years too late; the low-key political veteran everybody loves – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-07-02
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee would replace outgoing MP Brooke van Velden as deputy leader.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking after new solar policy announcedNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
Nicole McKee was announced as the new deputy leader of the Act Party.
‘Lock Labour out’ the rallying cry as Act kicks off election campaignNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced $44.9m to implement the new Arms Act.
Budget 2026: 10 things you need to know, from bank levy to sneaky surplusNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Nicole McKee is an Act MP who has been involved in the appointment process for the MAAG.
How Nicole McKee picked new firearms group members in Paul Goldsmith’s nameNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
Nicole McKee is the Associate Justice Minister who commented on the strike rate under the new law.
Three Strikes 2.0 was meant to put away the worst criminals. So far it has barely been usedNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced an exemption to anti-money laundering laws to help prevent fraud.
Airfare fraud claims: Minister, travel agents warn of predators targeting elderly, ethnic minoritiesNew Zealand· 2025-11-23
Nicole McKee is a justice sector minister engaged in discussions about public safety and homelessness.
‘Move-on’ orders for homeless come as public disorder hits 10-year lowNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Nicole McKee announces gun law changes and discusses the implications of military-style semi-automatics.
Nicole McKee announces gun law changes; invokes rare coalition clause over access to military-style semi-automaticsNew Zealand· 2025-11-10McKee is linked to the Government’s wider effort to tackle organised crime and meth-related harm.
Government unveils major meth action plan to tackle organised crimeNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Nicole McKee was rated 2.59/5 for her performance in Courts.
Nicola Willis singles out Sir John Key in Mood of the Boardroom speechNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee recently flagged a ban on crypto ATMs.
Dasset collapse: Good and bad news for customers of failed Auckland cryptocurrency exchangeNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee had planned to reduce off-licence sales from the existing 7am to 11pm.
Stricter sale regulations needed as alcohol harm costs soar - EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-08-12Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee is currently reforming both the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act and the Firearms Act.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: PM Luxon to lose job to AI chatbotNew Zealand· 2025-08-09
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said she’s aware of concerns high-strength beer and the potential harm irresponsible consumption posed.
Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores under fire for selling ‘mega strong’ beersNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
Act’s Nicole McKee, the minister responsible for alcohol policy, is working on reform of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act.
Villa Maria adds fatal cancer warning label on bottles sold in IrelandNew Zealand· 2025-07-17
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee discussed the current rules for opening bank accounts for children.
Watch live: Government to make it easier for parents to open bank accounts for children; David Seymour discusses Regulatory Standards Bill after criticismNew Zealand· 2025-07-07
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said offenders had been treating trespass notices 'like a joke'.
Government beefing up trespass laws: Fines to double, trespass period extended after minister declares ‘enough is enough’New Zealand· 2025-07-03
Nicole McKee, formerly a spokesperson for the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners, became an Act MP at the 2023 election.
Auckland gun shop owner illegally sold ammunition and a rifle to unlicensed customers in undercover police stingNew Zealand· 2025-06-28
Minister for Courts Nicole McKee recently praised progress made on the backlogs.
Criminal Bar Association: Court backlog plan failing, adds pressureNew Zealand· 2025-06-22
Nicole McKee, the Minister of Justice, commented that the committee's decision was not about the haka itself but about the party's forceful approach.
El Parlamento de Nueva Zelanda le aplicó una suspensión récord a la diputada que se hizo viral por realizar el haka
Argentina· 2025-06-07
Nicole McKee is an Act Party colleague of David Seymour who contributed to the debate.
Act Party leader David Seymour’s side loses Oxford Union debate, remarks on ‘contrast’ to ‘reprehensible’ Te Pāti Māori actionsNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Nicole McKee stated that the issue was about process rather than the haka itself.
Te Pāti Māori MPs begin suspension for controversial haka after chaotic debateNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
Courts Minister Nicole McKee told the Justice Select Committee last year during the scrutiny week hearings.
Govt pulls funding for rollout of ‘desperately needed’ justice programme before review finishesNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Associate Minister for Justice, Nicole McKee said the Improving Arrangements for Surrogacy Bill won’t prevent people from seeking illegal surrogacies abroad.
Babies for sale: New Zealanders commissioning illegal surrogacy in ThailandNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
Nicole McKee is the Associate Justice Minister who criticized the gun registry review.
C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politics – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
