Tony Davies
Role at the time: Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force, announcing his resignation
Condemned
Statement summary
Davies regrets failing to disclose the relationship when he had the opportunity.
“These matters revolved around an inappropriate relationship I had when in a position of unit command, and I regret not disclosing this when I had the opportunity to do so.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Chief of Defence Force resignsStatement dated 23 October 2026; Davies quotation and final three paragraphs.
NZDF announces Tony Davies's resignation, quotes his account of an undisclosed inappropriate relationship while in unit command, and confirms referral to the Inspector-General of Defence.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
Relative to the disclosure questions surrounding his appointment, Davies criticizes his own failure to disclose the relationship. He does not determine whether formal vetting procedures failed.