Former Police Commissioner defends actions in Jevon McSkimming scandal

Sunday 7 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 7 Dec 2025, 12:54pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Jevon McSkimming, Andrew Coster, Social Investment Agency, Q+A

Andrew Coster has addressed his role in the Jevon McSkimming case, stating he made honest mistakes rather than engaging in corruption. While Coster denies knowing about protocols to divert emails, Mark Mitchell has described such a claim as unfathomable.

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1. 1NewsSun 7 Dec 2025, 6:00am

   'I acted honestly': Andrew Coster speaks out in exclusive interview (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 7 Dec 2025, 12:54pm

   Andrew Coster denies knowing of protocol to divert Jevon McSkimming emails, Mark Mitchell calls that ‘unfathomable’ (opens in new tab)