Summarised by Centrist
Andrew Coster is stepping down early as Police Commissioner to take on a new role heading New Zealand’s Social Investment Agency, despite past criticisms from the National Party. He insists there’s no bad blood with the current government.
Coster begins his five-year term at the Social Investment Agency in November, having been appointed as Secretary for Social Investment by the Public Service Commission. Prime Minister Luxon praised him as “uniquely placed” to lead the agency, citing his experience in justice and policing. Despite previous tensions between Coster and National, particularly over his policing style, Luxon dismissed any lingering issues, stating, “He has delivered big time for us.”
