17-477: For other uses, see McKee (disambiguation) . McKee is a surname of Scottish or Irish origin. The surname is derived from the Gaelic Mac Aodha ("son of Aodh ") a patronymic form of an old Gaelic personal name which means "fire". Similar surnames which also are derived from the same Gaelic patronymic are McCoy , McGee , Kee and McKay . Notable people with
34-607: A lengthy non-parole period for repeat murderers. On 25 June 2024, McKee announced that the Government would introduce the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill to reinstate the three-strikes legislation that was repealed by the previous Labour government. On 14 June 2024, McKee confirmed that the Government would introduce new firearms legislation by 2026 to replace the Arms Act 1983 . Proposed changes include reviewing
51-467: A second time at the 2023 general election , coming fourth place. She was re-elected to Parliament for a second term as a list MP. Following the formation of the National-led coalition government , McKee became Minister for Courts and Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms) in late November 2023. In April 2024, Associate Justice Minister McKee and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed that
68-455: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles McKee (disambiguation) McKee is a surname. It may also refer to: In Canada : In the United States : Nicole McKee Nicole Raima McKee (born 1971 or 1972) is a New Zealand politician. She has been a Member of Parliament for ACT New Zealand since the 2020 general election . She currently serves as
85-765: The surname McKee . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=McKee&oldid=1257660644 " Categories : Surnames Anglicised Irish-language surnames Anglicised Scottish Gaelic-language surnames Surnames of British Isles origin Surnames of Scottish origin Surnames of Irish origin Hidden categories: Accuracy disputes from March 2022 Use dmy dates from April 2022 Articles with short description Short description
102-506: The 12th Minister for Courts and Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms). McKee was born in Lower Hutt . She moved to Rotorua in her teens, then returned to Wellington as an adult. McKee became pregnant when she was 24. Her partner died in a car crash a week before their daughter was born. Mckee entered public life as a lobbyist for the Council of Licenced Firearms Owners. Appearing in
119-478: The Government would proceed with plans to reintroduce three strikes legislation , which had been repealed by the previous Labour Government. The new three strikes framework would only apply to sentences lasting at least two years, give judges greater discretion in cases where harsh outcomes would be "manifestly unjust," encourage offenders on their final strike to plead guilty, add strangulation and suffocation to crimes qualifying for three strikes sentences and demand
136-2043: The Irish Republican Army (IRA) Elsie McKee , theology professor Eva McKee (1890–1955), Irish craftswoman and designer Frances McKee (born 1966), Scottish singer and songwriter Frank McKee (1923–1988), Scottish professional footballer Gina McKee (born 1964), English actress Grant McKee (Sept. 14, 1940 – Jan. 10, 2018), Canadian Football League player, Grey Cup recipient Hamilton Tiger Cats 1963 Hugh McKee (1844–1871), American naval officer Ivan McKee (born 1963), Scottish politician Jaimes McKee , (born 1987) English-born Hong Kong footballer James McKee (footballer) , Scottish footballer Jay McKee (born 1977), Canadian coach and former professional ice hockey player Jerry McKee (born 1946), American basketball player J. Killeen McKee (1907-78), Canadian politician John McKee (disambiguation) Kayleigh McKee (born 1994), American voice actress Kenneth McKee (1906–1991), English orthopaedist, pioneer of hip replacement surgery Kevin McKee (disambiguation) Kinnaird R. McKee (1929–2013), United States Navy four-star admiral Lonette McKee (born 1954), American actress, composer, producer, screenwriter and director Lyra McKee (1990–2019), Northern Irish journalist and author Maria McKee (born 1964), American singer-songwriter Mary Harrison McKee (1858–1930), only daughter of President Benjamin Harrison and his first wife Michael McKee (politician) (born 1940), Canadian politician and son of J. Killeen McKee Nicole McKee (born 1971/1972), New Zealand politician Paul McKee (disambiguation) Redick McKee (1800–1886, American government official Rob McKee (born 1985), Canadian politician and son of Michael McKee Robert McKee (born 1941), American author Robert A. McKee (born 1949), American politician, former member of
153-586: The Maryland House of Delegates Roger McKee (1926–2014), American Major League Baseball pitcher Roxanne McKee , English 21st century actress and model Samuel McKee (disambiguation) Sarah Galt Elwood McKee (1842–1934), Canadian social reformer and temperance leader Seth J. McKee (1916–2016), United States Air Force general Suzy McKee Charnas (born 1939), American novelist and short story writer Tanner McKee (born 2000), American football player Theodore McKee (born 1947), chief judge of
170-620: The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Thom McKee (born 1955), United States Navy officer Tim McKee (born 1953), American former swimmer, three-time Olympic silver medalist Tom McKee (born 1941), American politician See also [ edit ] McKey (surname) Clan MacKay References [ edit ] ^ http://www.ancestry.com/facts/McKee-family-history.ashx [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
187-686: The band, Imagine Dragons Billy McKee (born 1921), Irish republican, a founding member and former leader of the Provisional Irish Republican Army Bonnie McKee (born 1984), American singer and songwriter Charles McKee (born 1962), American sailor and Olympic bronze medalist Christopher McKee (born 1942), astrophysicist Daniel McKee (born 1951), Governor of Rhode Island Darrell McKee (born c. 1963), Canadian curler Dave McKee (died 2005), Australian politician David McKee (1935–2022), British writer and illustrator Dick McKee (1893–1920), member of
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#1732851952908204-522: The electorate of Rongotai at the 2020 general election and was also ranked third on the ACT Party list. While she did not win the electorate, McKee was elected through the party list since ACT won 7.6% of the vote, entitling it to ten seats in Parliament. In her first term, she was ACT's spokesperson for firearms law reform, conservation, justice and veterans. McKee contested Rongotai unsuccessfully for
221-654: The firearms reform portfolio due to the union's exclusion from the consultation process for the amendment to the Arms Legislation Act. Cahill also accused McKee of being a gun lobbyist. In response to Cahill's criticism, McKee defended the consultation process and said that Police had been consulted. On 11 July 2024, McKee and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced the formation of a new retail crime advisory group to engage with victims, workers, business owners, retail experts and advocacy groups to combat retail crime. The advisory group will be allocated NZ$ 1.8 million
238-605: The firearms registry and transferring the Firearms Safety Authority from the Police to another government department. In late June 2024, McKee also defended the Government's plan to amend Part 6 of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 , which requires oversight and regulation of shooting clubs and ranges. The New Zealand Police Association , Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand , Gun Control New Zealand, and
255-568: The media to criticise the Sixth Labour Government's gun law reforms, passed following the Christchurch mosque shootings of 15 March 2019. The new restrictions on gun ownership and game animal management are the issues which propelled her to enter politics. She met David Seymour , ACT's leader, through their opposition to those gun laws, and joined the ACT Party in June 2020. McKee ran for
272-440: The opposition Labour Party had criticised the Government for the short timeframe for public submissions and giving priority to select groups. In response, McKee defended the short consultation timeframe and argued that the law needed to be change to help club ranges and owners "struggling with burdensome and confusing regulation." On 12 August 2024, NZ Police Association's president Chris Cahill called for McKee to be removed from
289-486: The surname include: Alexander McKee (c. 1735 – 1799), British Indian Department agent (in North America) and colonel Alexander McKee (author) (1918–1992), British journalist, military historian and diver Andrew McKee (disambiguation) Ann McKee , neurologist and neuropathologist Arthur McKee , New Zealand newspaper proprietor, photo-engraver and printer Ben McKee (born 1985), American bassist for
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