Tuesday, July 21, 2026

33 NZ Police staff facing sexual misconduct investigations

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Newly released figures show 33 New Zealand Police employees are under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct, with six cases remaining unresolved for more than 500 days.

According to state-funded media, as of 18 June, police had 271 active investigations involving 325 staff members, covering allegations ranging from perjury and excessive force to conflicts of interest, drug and alcohol offences, and disgraceful conduct.

Seven investigations have been open for more than 1,000 days. Acting Chief Operating Officer Leigh MacDonald said the number of staff involved represented only a small fraction of the organisation’s 16,000-strong workforce and rejected suggestions of a widespread problem, while stressing that all allegations are taken seriously and no employee is above the law.



Police say they are investing additional resources to speed up investigations, following concerns from Commissioner Richard Chambers about lengthy delays in resolving staff misconduct cases.

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    • https://realnzpolice.com/

      Shows how NZ Police corruption, serious misconduct and neglect of duty starts at the very top.

      NZ Police has been criticized for 20 years and nothing has been done about it. They believe they are beyond reproach. For all intents and purposes – they are.

  1. So, Acting Chief Operating Officer Leigh MacDonald, spokesperson for the Corporate State Policy Officers (Police) did not believe that 271 active investigations (that have been disclosed thus far) indicated a widespread issue of disgraceful conduct, perjury, excessive force, conflicts of interest, drug and alcohol offences, and sexual misconduct? Well, MacDonald would say that wouldn’t she, as her taxpayer salary and pension relies on it.

  2. This National led government must be the stupidest in recent years, surely? Bringing in things like drug testing on the roadside (because hey Kiwi’s are all degenerate druggies, right?) led by this cop mob, who NO ONE TRUSTS ANYMORE!!! Seriously just call a snap election and get lost, for our (tax) money your’e a JOKE and no one’s laughing.

  3. New Zealand Police Sexual Misconduct Investigations (Updated July 2026)
    Publicly Identified Individuals

    1. Jevon McSkimming

    Position: Former Deputy Commissioner of New Zealand Police

    Status: Criminally convicted.

    Charges / Outcome:

    Pleaded guilty to representative charges of possessing objectionable publications.
    The material included child sexual exploitation material and bestiality material.
    Sentenced to home detention.

    Sources:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevon_McSkimming

    https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/08/04/jevon-mcskimming-facing-charges-of-possessing-objectionable-material/

    https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/statement-police-commissioner-richard-chambers-ipca-findings

    2. Richard Chambers

    Position: Commissioner of New Zealand Police

    Status: Under investigation.

    Criminal charges: None publicly announced.

    Matter under investigation:

    Two complaints of a sexual nature are being investigated.
    No criminal charges have been announced.

    Sources:
    https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/06/25/police-commissioner-chambers-investigated-over-womens-complaints/

    https://www.hcamag.com/nz/specialisation/employment-law/police-commissioner-under-investigation-over-sexual-misconduct-complaints/580400

    https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/structure/commissioner-and-executive

    3. Andrew Coster

    Position: Former Commissioner of Police

    Status: Not criminally charged.

    Matter:

    Criticised by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) for the handling of complaints involving Jevon McSkimming.
    No criminal charges announced.

    Sources:
    https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/statement-police-commissioner-richard-chambers-ipca-findings

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Zealand_Police_controversies

    4. Tania Kura

    Position: Former Deputy Commissioner

    Status: Not criminally charged.

    Matter:

    Named in the IPCA report regarding failures in leadership and handling of complaints.
    No criminal charges announced.

    Source:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Zealand_Police_controversies

    5. Paul Basham

    Position: Former Assistant Commissioner

    Status: Not criminally charged.

    Matter:

    Named in the IPCA report concerning investigative failures.
    No criminal charges announced.

    Source:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Zealand_Police_controversies

    6. Chris Page

    Position: Detective Superintendent

    Status: Not criminally charged.

    Matter:

    Named in the IPCA report over handling of complaints.
    No criminal charges announced.

    Source:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Zealand_Police_controversies

    7. Angela Brazier

    Position: Senior Police Executive

    Status: Not criminally charged.

    Matter:

    Named in the IPCA report relating to disclosure and complaint handling.
    No criminal charges announced.

    Source:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Zealand_Police_controversies

    8. Chris de Wattignar

    Position: Former Deputy Commissioner

    Status: Not criminally charged.

    Matter:

    Named in the IPCA report concerning oversight failures.
    No criminal charges announced.

    Source:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Zealand_Police_controversies

    The Remaining Members of the “33”

    According to information released under the Official Information Act, there were 33 Police staff under investigation for allegations categorised as sexual misconduct as at 18 June 2026.

    Police have not released the identities of the remaining individuals.

    Police have confirmed that:

    Three officers have been charged with possessing objectionable publications, but their names have not been released because their court proceedings are ongoing.
    Some investigations relate only to employment matters.
    Some involve both criminal and employment investigations.
    Some investigations have been completed with disciplinary action or resignation.
    Some staff have been cleared after investigation.

    Relevant sources:

    https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/07/21/over-30-police-staff-investigated-over-sexual-misconduct-allegations/

    https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/three-police-staff-be-charged-following-lengthy-investigations

    Summary

    At present, only one individual—Jevon McSkimming—has been publicly identified as having been convicted in connection with this group of investigations. Three additional officers have been charged but remain unnamed by Police due to ongoing court proceedings. The identities of the other staff under investigation have not been officially released.

  4. Predators hire predators – Trans hire Trans – Indians hire Indians – leftist looneys – Hire non-whites. White genocide.

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