Aviation security boss on leave following IPCA report

Thursday 13 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 5:24pm

In this story NZ Police, Independent Police Conduct Authority, Jevon McSkimming, Civil Aviation Authority, Chris de Wattignar

Former Deputy Commissioner Chris de Wattignar is on leave from the Civil Aviation Authority. An IPCA report criticised his handling of sexual offending allegations involving former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. The authority is currently working through an employment process.

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1. StuffThu 13 Nov 2025, 2:52pm

   McSkimming scandal fallout: Aviation boss ‘on leave’ following bombshell report (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 13 Nov 2025, 4:31pm

   Cop turned aviation boss Chris de Wattignar on leave after scathing IPCA report (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 13 Nov 2025, 5:08pm

   Civil Aviation Authority security boss Chris de Wattignar on leave after Independent Police Conduct Authority report (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZThu 13 Nov 2025, 5:24pm

   Police officer turned aviation boss on leave after scathing IPCA report (opens in new tab)