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New Zealand Ministers Demand Accountability for Police Leadership

11/12/2025

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New Zealand ministers expressed a lack of confidence in New Zealand Police Commissioner Andrew Coster after an Independent Police Conduct Authority report.
The IPCA report found that senior police ignored complaints against Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis and Police Minister Mark Mitchell said Coster should be held accountable.
The government proposed creating an Inspector-General of Police for oversight, and Labour leader Chris Hipkins supported the changes.

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New Zealand ministers expressed a lack of confidence in New Zealand Police Commissioner Andrew Coster after an Independent Police Conduct Authority report.
The IPCA report found that senior police ignored complaints against Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis and Police Minister Mark Mitchell said Coster should be held accountable.
The government proposed creating an Inspector-General of Police for oversight, and Labour leader Chris Hipkins supported the changes.