New Zealand defense chief resigns over "integrity" matters-Xinhua

New Zealand defense chief resigns over "integrity" matters

Source: Xinhua

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2026-10-23 13:11:30

WELLINGTON, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's Chief of Defense Force Air Marshal Tony Davies is resigning with immediate effect over undisclosed "integrity" matters, Defense Minister Paul Goldsmith said on Friday.

Davies informed Goldsmith of his decision, with both agreeing that his position was "no longer tenable," the minister said in a statement, noting that he will be recommending to the governor-general to accept Davies' resignation. ■