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PM Luxon Backs Police Commissioner Amid Investigation

7/2/2026

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  • Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will cooperate with investigation and says he trusts Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.
  • Chambers stays in post after complaints were referred to Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) and National Integrity Unit (NIU).
  • Police Minister Mark Mitchell logged complaints 21 November 2025 and 1 February 2026, forwarding them to IPCA and NIU.
  • Public Service Commission ruled Chambers not stand down, despite Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura’s “white-knighting” criticism.