Ms Z

Ms Z is a young woman who became the center of a significant scandal involving former New Zealand Deputy Commissioner of Police Jevon McSkimming. She alleges that McSkimming groomed her for sex during their relationship, which began when she was a 21-year-old student and he was a 42-year-old police superintendent. Following the end of their affair, she sent anonymous emails detailing her allegations against him, which led to her prosecution under the Harmful Digital Communications Act instead of an investigation into her claims. Her situation has drawn widespread criticism of the police's handling of the case, culminating in a report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority that condemned the failure to adequately address her allegations. Ms Z has described the ordeal as deeply damaging to her life and has expressed her desire for accountability within the police force.