When I lodged my 89 pages crime report on New Zealand (NZ) Police’s online portal in January 2021, I reasonably expected its very simple Euro/Interpol (who do not normally deal directly with the Public – only Countries’ Police) referral would be properly completed by Police within 3 months. I had no inkling 5 years later… Continue reading Intro to New Zealand Police’s Corruption and Serious Misconduct & Neglect of Duty
NZ Police Culture has been Independently Criticised for 20 Years
(Please share & sign the Parliamentary petition for an independent inquiry into police culture) For 20 years—from Bazley Commission in 2007 to Public Service Commission (PSC) in 2026—independent reviews have told same story: police culture where loyalty to colleagues trumps loyalty to integrity, where speaking up ends careers & where senior officers are held to… Continue reading NZ Police Culture has been Independently Criticised for 20 Years
Independent Commission of Inquiry into Tribal NZ Police Culture is Clearly Warranted
In 2021, IPCA’s Bullying, Culture & Related Issues in Police report concluded a “Tribal culture which values loyalty over integrity” (while claiming, as still today, “integrity” is 1 of Police’s main values!) 5 years later, that toxic Police culture is still alive – especially in National Headquarters (PNHQ)! (Click here to share & sign the… Continue reading Independent Commission of Inquiry into Tribal NZ Police Culture is Clearly Warranted
Public Call for Dismissal of IPCA Board & CEO
(Lobby for Good is gathering confidential reports to understand the scale of the failure of the very agency designed to protect NZers – IPCA. Please share & sign this public signature count) On 28 November 2025, I sent Paul Goldsmith – IPCA Minister the following open letter. Paul Goldsmith, cc: Christopher Luxonipca Minister, 28 November… Continue reading Public Call for Dismissal of IPCA Board & CEO
New Zealand Police Commissioner Ignores HQ Personnel’s Corruption and Serious Misconduct & Neglect of Duty
New Zealand Police Commissioner does not ‘walk his own talk’ – talks ‘good’ game only! Richard Chambers became New Zealand Police Commissioner on 25 November 2024. On his first day, I was delighted he outlined one of his high-level priorities was “Leadership – that is accountable, connected, supportive & visible”. I was also delighted he said “Police… Continue reading New Zealand Police Commissioner Ignores HQ Personnel’s Corruption and Serious Misconduct & Neglect of Duty
Apathetic New Zealand Police Minister Mark Mitchell Has to Stand Down
As a lifetime National supporter, I am disgusted by the significant difference between Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s “incredibly serious about law & order” campaign promises and his & his Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s total apathy towards experienced widespread Police corruption and serious misconduct & neglect of duty. When I lodged my 89 pages crime report… Continue reading Apathetic New Zealand Police Minister Mark Mitchell Has to Stand Down
Public Service Commission – Appallingly Irresponsible Recruiters!
New Zealand Public Service Commission (PSC) are responsible for managing the recruitment process of Police’s Executive Leadership Team. On 6 March 2025, Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche received his independent review of Deputy Commissioner of Police appointment process report. (Strangely, his media release was not until 11 November – 8 months later) Roche’s media release… Continue reading Public Service Commission – Appallingly Irresponsible Recruiters!
NZ Chief Ombudsman – Arrogance Personified!
Ombudsman Office does not ‘go to bat for you’ to get overdue OIA responses – they merely ‘encourage’ the agencies to do so (nor care whether the responses are truthful!) Of the circa 35 overdue OIAs referred to Office, even when requesting generic documents unrelated to my Police performance complaint & ruled in my favour,… Continue reading NZ Chief Ombudsman – Arrogance Personified!
Copious NZ Police Resolution Opportunities!
This section summaries the absurd Police insinuation they conducted themselves perfectly & I was being unrealistically demanding. It identifies all the opportunities Police had to properly conclude my lodged crime report & (Ministers too) address their performance issues. Had any of these people taken action when I initially contacted them, subsequent PNHQ personal corruption and… Continue reading Copious NZ Police Resolution Opportunities!
Richard Chambers – Yet More Total Apathy!
(Most of the comments in the “Andrew Coster” section also apply to Richard Chambers) (Click here for “New Zealand Police Commissioner Ignores HQ Personnel’s Corrupution and Serious Miscoduct & Neglect of Duty – summarised version of below section) Richard Chambers became Police Commissioner on 25 November 2024. On his first day, I was ‘delighted’ he… Continue reading Richard Chambers – Yet More Total Apathy!
Ministerial Services (MS) – Obstructive & “Unsolicited”
Dismissal/Final Warning – K Harding, T Keene – Supervisor &/or other accountable leaders of Ministerial Services (MS) Information Requests Team These 2 personnel & maybe others unbeknown to me have gone to quite extraordinary lengths to withhold the truth from me! On 2 June 2022, Jackie Sheehan-Wanhill of this team ‘personally’ wrote to me “As… Continue reading Ministerial Services (MS) – Obstructive & “Unsolicited”