Background
McKelvie was born in Palmerston North and was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School.
McKelvie was born in Palmerston North and was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School.
Wanganui Collegiate School.
He then gained a Diploma of Agriculture from Massey University. He was the Mayor of Manawatu from 2002 until 2011. He resigned from the position on being elected to Parliament.
He was the longest serving mayor of the district to date, being in office for 9 years and 20 days.
He is the Board Chair of Special Olympics New Zealand. McKelvie was re-elected in the Rangitīkei electorate during the 2014 New Zealand General Election with an increased majority.
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. He currently serves on three select committees: primary production. Regulations review; and law and order.
He is a member of the National Party.