The ACT Party has announced that Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee has been elected as the party’s new Deputy Leader during its 2026 Annual General Meeting, with leader David Seymour describing her as the ideal person to help lead the party into the next election.
McKee said she was honoured by the confidence shown in her by the ACT caucus and pledged to help the party return to government while preventing Labour from regaining power.
“The ACT Caucus has placed its trust in me, and I am deeply grateful. Together, we are focused on locking Labour out so we can unlock New Zealand’s potential,” she said.
Reflecting on her political journey, McKee said she never expected to become a Member of Parliament, let alone a Cabinet Minister and Deputy Leader, after entering politics at Seymour’s encouragement six years ago.
“It was a big change for a humble wife and mother of four, a New Zealand sporting representative, a small-business owner, a hard worker, and a community volunteer,” she said.
McKee said she joined ACT because it was prepared to defend individual freedoms and represent New Zealanders who work hard and “follow the rules”. She said the party remained committed to reducing red tape, rewarding effort, respecting taxpayers and improving the delivery of public services.
She also said families, workers and small businesses had borne the cost of poor government decisions over recent years, promising to continue advocating for those she said “pay the bills”.
“New Zealand is worth fighting for. I am excited to support David Seymour and our Caucus as we continue campaigning to unlock New Zealand’s potential.”
Seymour praised McKee’s appointment, saying she had earned the respect of her parliamentary colleagues through her work as a minister and her willingness to tackle difficult issues.
“As a Party Leader you’re only as good as the people around you. I’m grateful for Brooke van Velden’s support over the past six years and thrilled to have someone of Nicole’s calibre stepping into the role,” Seymour said.
He credited McKee with championing firearms law reform, saying she had continued ACT’s long-held position on the issue despite significant public scrutiny.
“Nicole is straight-talking, principled, and practical. She is a breath of fresh air in Parliament and has never forgotten who she is here to represent,” he said.
Seymour said ACT remained focused on reducing the size of government, cutting unnecessary regulation and pursuing what he described as practical reforms aimed at improving New Zealand’s future.
“Our team is united, focused, and ready for the work ahead. We are campaigning to unlock New Zealand’s potential with a smaller, more efficient Government, less red tape, a focus on fixing what matters, and a national identity we can all take pride in.”
Great choice – Nicole is awesome.
We all remember how ACT behaved during COVID, Dave old son.Voted for you once, never again.
McKee offered hope that the draconian firearms laws would be reversed that occurred under Jabby…
Instead, Firearms Owners now have their lives disrupted once again, and their referees are also disrupted in another face=to=face interview with the Firearms Officer. (used to be only initially…)
Rules and regulations have also changed for the worse for the Gun Clubs..!
We have had to participate in a Firearms Buy-Back scheme that essentially has disarmed New Zealanders, much to the delight of the former NZ PM horsey-toothed communist who loves Israel, and abides by their dictates via the WEF, WHO & JWO!
& as for Seymour, he orchestrated his absence during the Firearms revision bill vote with a deflected interview in front of a reporter whilst the vote was being taken!
<y vote; NZ LOYAL PARTY 2026!
Here's why-
Self Defence
February 4, 2025 Published by Kelvyn Alp
New Zealand Loyal – The Right to Self-Defence
We, the people of New Zealand, assert our fundamental right to defend ourselves, our families, businesses, and lands. This inherent right is not granted by the government, but rather, it is the government’s duty to protect and respect it.
For too long, the government has overstepped its bounds, dictating how we can and cannot protect ourselves. This is a clear violation of our rights and freedoms. NZ Loyal is committed to restoring the balance of power, ensuring that individuals are responsible for their own lives, and that the government is responsible for protecting our rights.
The Principles of Self-Defence
1. Inherent Right: The right to self-defence is inherent and inalienable. It is not something that can be taken away by the government.
2. Personal Responsibility: Individuals are responsible for their own lives and the protection of their loved ones.
3. Government’s Role: The government’s role is to protect our rights, not to dictate how we exercise them.
4. Crime and Victimhood: A crime is committed when a victim is created through harm. The government’s focus should be on protecting the rights of victims, not on disarming law-abiding citizens.
Policy Objectives
1. Repeal of Restrictive Firearms Legislation: NZ Loyal will repeal laws that unfairly restrict our right to self-defence.
2. No Licensing Requirements: We will abolish licensing requirements for firearms, instead focusing on education and training leading to a certificate of competency.
3. Protection of Property Rights: We will ensure that property owners have the right to defend their lands and businesses against trespass and harm.
4. Accountability and Transparency: We will establish robust mechanisms for investigating and addressing complaints of government overreach and abuse of power.
By restoring our right to self-defence, we can rebuild a safer, more responsible society, where individuals are empowered to protect themselves and their loved ones. Join us in our mission to reclaim our rights and freedoms.
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About the author: Leader
Kelvyn Alp is the Leader of New Zealand Loyal.
Commenter's research below which corresponds to UN Self Protection via Firearms as necessary…
(UN Right to Self Defence: Chapter 7, Article 51, which NZ signed on to…)
(UN Declaration of Human Rights Articles 12 & 17)
If new Zealand was ‘worth fighting for’, why then did she go along with applying Global Disarmament to our country, leaving us essentially defenceless?
& I don’t trust Seymour either, due to his Zionist constituency and his eagerness to do ‘what’s right for New Zealand’ only to turn his back on us all and implement his vote when it suits Zionism’s interests in New Zealand
Treacherous slimeball face-diapered COWARD seymour obeyed supported and backed lockdowns, cancellation, censorship, compulsary poisonous injections, nazi mandates, criminal msm brainwashing LIES and every other sick fked-up stunt and scam-agendas enforced by his establishment snake -politician cronies PROVING to anyone with any sort of awareness just what a sneaking fake-arse scurrying bootlicking toady he truly is behind his slippery posturing facade of bullsh*t.
That is par for the course for all those who have traded their soul to represent the New Zealand Company Church Parliament. No exceptions.
Don’t forget the tights and tutu when he appeared on ‘Dancing With The Stars’…a total embarrassment to the country!
& Nicole is NOT an advocate for Firearms Ownership and Freedom; she oversaw more rules and codes that were put in place to the point that many Firearms Owners gave-up their licences and have opted for CQC tactics, archery and crossbows for self-defence and hunting!
Well done, “sick of rats” for such a thoughtful, erudite contribution to the conversation. …!!!
(On the other hand, anybody who feels it is necessary to resort to such language is not worth the time of day).
Perhaps you’re running co=opted comments by the Zionists and are a member of the Masonic Lodge or attend Synagogue?
‘Sick of Rats’ tells it like it is, and we all seem to agree with ‘Sick of Rats’, but there’s always a faux moral compass who sticks their Masonic / Zionist ‘moral compass’ in there to deflect from the truth.
Mah Hah Bone, Baby!!!
https://fuckthemasons.com/index.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZR0M2vOIuo
Ever encounter a group of women who could ‘do no wrong’ despite their grievious behaviours?
https://fuckthemasons.com/video/womenoffreemasonryexposingmysterybabylon/#336
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyyLdfH6XBA
Sickening!
Good choice Dave.
Nicole is an advocate for firearms holders.
David Seymour has generally argued that New Zealand’s justice system, including the Family Court, is too slow and too expensive for ordinary people. Rather than targeting the Family Court alone, he has advocated reforms to improve court efficiency and reduce delays. Since entering government, those reforms have been pursued through the Courts portfolio held by Nicole McKee.
ACT has, at various times, expressed sympathy for reviewing parenting laws so that children have meaningful relationships with both parents after separation, provided there are no safety concerns. This has aligned with views promoted by some shared-parenting advocacy groups. It should move to a flagship policy.
Nicole is pushing this agenda. Sadly funding however isn’t being located.
Having met Nicole, I can’t imagine anyone more suited to the role or with the dedication for the betterment of New Zealand. I don’t agree with ACT without reservation, but I certainly welcome this decision.