Senior departures reshape New Zealand police leadership team

Saturday 4 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 4 Oct 2025, 5:00am

In this story Jevon McSkimming, Richard Chambers, Andrew Coster, Tania Kura, Paul Basham, Chris de Wattignar

A series of high-level exits has significantly altered the police leadership over the last year. Following Commissioner Andrew Coster's early departure, several senior officials including deputy commissioner Chris de Wattignar have left the organisation.

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1. StuffSat 4 Oct 2025, 4:00am

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