Chris de Wattignar

Chris de Wattignar

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Chris de Wattignar is a Deputy Commissioner of the New Zealand Police responsible for ‘People, Leadership and Culture’, and is affected by a proposed restructuring of police management roles.

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Chris de Wattignar was entangled in the Jevon McSkimming scandal.

New Civil Aviation Authority boss on prosecuting change and building a fairer system
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
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Former Deputy Commissioner Chris de Wattignar quit as the Upper North head of aviation security at the Civil Aviation Authority.

Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier retires following McSkimming report
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-12
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Chris de Wattignar quits following a scathing IPCA report regarding his judgment and actions.

Cop turned aviation boss Chris de Wattignar quits following scathing IPCA McSkimming report
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
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Chris de Wattignar is the security boss of the Civil Aviation Authority who is currently on leave after a report from the Independent Police Conduct Authority.

Civil Aviation Authority security boss Chris de Wattignar on leave after Independent Police Conduct Authority report
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
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De Wattignar is criticized for failing to exercise independent judgment regarding senior officers' actions.

Revealed: The key figures in the IPCA report that found serious misconduct at the highest levels
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
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Deputy commissioner Chris de Wattignar denied any plans to alter recruitment standards.

Police reveal audit of police college applicants after discovering fitness test breaches
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-27
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Deputy Commissioner Chris de Wattignar indicated it was more likely the 500-target would be reached by mid-2026.

500 extra police: Minister ‘even more confident’ in hitting target despite fewer officers
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-20
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Chris de Wattignar is responsible for ‘People, Leadership and Culture’ and is affected by the proposed restructure.

‘Hunger Games’: Inside the proposed restructure of the most senior police officers and staff in New Zealand
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-15
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