New Zealand military chief resigns over undisclosed relationship

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:28 · Archive

New Zealand's Air Marshal Tony Davies has resigned after failing to disclose an inappropriate relationship during a command role.

Air Marshal Tony Davies formally notified Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith of his resignation on Friday. He said he was taking responsibility for errors of judgement made in the past, specifically relating to an inappropriate relationship he had when in a position of unit command.

Defence Minister Goldsmith confirmed in a statement that Davies' standing was 'no longer tenable' and that the reasons for his resignation related to integrity matters he did not previously disclose. Goldsmith said he would recommend to the governor general that she accept the resignation.

Vice Chief Mat Williams will serve as acting chief. Davies joined New Zealand's military in 1984 and took up the top job in 2024.

How it is being reported

• New Zealand’s military chief Tony Davies resigns after admitting to an inappropriate relationshipNew Zealand's military chief, Air Marshal Tony Davies, has resigned following his admission of an inappropriate relationship as a unit leader.New York Post · 23 Oct, 06:49
• New Zealand’s military chief steps down over ‘inappropriate relationship’Air Marshal Tony Davies says he regrets not disclosing relationshipIndependent World · 23 Oct, 05:44

In this story: Tony Davies · Paul Goldsmith · Mat Williams · New Zealand Defence Force · New Zealand

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