New Zealand’s Military Chief Resigns After Admitting to an Inappropriate Relationship
The military said the matter was referred to an independent oversight body as Rear Admiral Mat Williams takes over as acting chief.
- On Friday, New Zealand Defence Force Chief Air Marshal Tony Davies resigned over an "inappropriate relationship" he failed to disclose while in a position of unit command.
- Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith agreed Davies' position was "no longer tenable" after determining the integrity matters had not been previously disclosed, prompting the immediate resignation.
- Davies acknowledged his 42 years of service but stated the "errors of judgement were contrary to the values of the Defence Force," expressing regret for not disclosing the relationship earlier.
- Rear Admiral Mat Williams will serve as acting chief of the New Zealand Defence Force while the matter has been referred to the Inspector General for independent oversight.
- Goldsmith will recommend that the Governor-General accept the resignation, formally concluding Davies' tenure and completing the military leadership transition process.
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Air Marshal Tony Davies says resignation 'results from errors of judgement' that 'were contrary to the values' of New Zealand Defense Force
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The chief of New Zealand’s military, Air Marshal Tony Davies, resigned Friday after admitting to an inappropriate relationship as a unit leader. “I regret not disclosing this when I had the opportunity to do so,” Davies said in his statement. He didn’t elaborate on the circumstances of the relationship or...
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The chief of New Zealand’s military, Air Marshal Tony Davies, resigned Friday after admitting to an inappropriate relationship as a unit leader. “I regret not disclosing this when I had the opportunity
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The chief of New Zealand's military, Air Marshal Tony Davies, resigned Friday after admitting to an inappropriate relationship as
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