IPCA dismisses workplace conduct claims against Police Commissioner Richard Chambers

Tuesday 3 November 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 3 Nov, 11:06amNew

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Richard Chambers

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has cleared Police Commissioner Richard Chambers of workplace conduct concerns following an investigation. The inquiry, sparked by an anonymous letter in November 2025, found no evidence to substantiate the claims, which the watchdog described as resting on rumour and hearsay.

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1. StuffTue 3 Nov, 10:21am

   Conduct claims against Police Commissioner Richard Chambers dismissed (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 3 Nov, 10:48am

   Richard Chambers: IPCA finds no evidence to substantiate workplace concerns (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 3 Nov, 11:06am

   'Rumour and hearsay': IPCA clears Police Commissioner over complaints (opens in new tab)