Tania Kura

Tania Kura is a former New Zealand Police officer who served as both Deputy Police Commissioner and interim Police Commissioner. After serving 38 years in the New Zealand Police, she retired in July 2025. In November 2025, Kura was named in a critical Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report which found that several senior Police executives had mishandled accusations of sexual misconduct against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

Early life and family Tania Kura is Māori of Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Te Kanawa and Ngāti Te Kanawa descent. She is married, has three children and at least one grandchild. She graduated from the Royal New Zealand Police College in 1988 and started as a constable in Christchurch. In addition, she also oversaw the Mount Maunganui police station.