Minister's electorate office replied to emails alleging sexual abuse

Friday 21 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 21 Nov 2025, 12:38pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Jevon McSkimming, Andrew Coster, Tania Kura

Police Minister Mark Mitchell confirmed his electorate office received 17 emails containing sexual abuse allegations against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming in early 2024. Mitchell stated he was not aware of the allegations until months later, though staff had responded to and forwarded the emails to his ministerial office.

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1. The Press via The PostFri 21 Nov 2025, 4:00am

   Mitchell’s electorate office replied to McSkimming accuser’s emails (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 21 Nov 2025, 7:48am

   Police Minister’s electorate staff replied to McSkimming accuser’s emails (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 21 Nov 2025, 11:25am

   Police Minister's staff replied to Jevon McSkimming accuser's emails (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZFri 21 Nov 2025, 12:38pm

   Minister's electorate staff replied to McSkimming accuser's emails (opens in new tab)