Sir Brian Roche labels Jevon McSkimming a devious liar

Thursday 13 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 10:02am

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Jevon McSkimming, Morning Report, Andrew Coster, Public Service Commission, Sir Brian Roche

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche has accused Jevon McSkimming of being a manipulative liar who made extreme efforts to cover up accusations against him. Sir Brian stated the situation served as a wake-up call for the commission, which has since implemented improvements to its processes.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 13 Nov 2025, 9:34am

   Sir Brian Roche calls Jevon McSkimming a ‘devious liar’, reveals timeline of what Public Service Commission knew (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 13 Nov 2025, 10:02am

   'He was a liar, he schemed': Public Service Commissioner on Jevon McSkimming 'wake-up call' (opens in new tab)