Tim Barnett
Auckland Council Libraries Kura Collection
Tim Barnett from Auckland Libraries joins us to talk us through Kura - their online heritage collection of manuscripts, photos, rare books and oral history. Anyone can access it and it's free. Audio, Gallery
NZ has most Rainbow parliament in the world
New Zealand now holds the title of the most rainbow Parliament in the world. Eleven LGBTQ people won seats in the weekend's election - that's 9.16 percent of the 120 MPs. The United Kingdom - the… Audio
Fincap wants brakes on payday lenders during Covid-19 lockdown
A nationwide budgeting service wants online payday lenders shuttered during the country's lockdown period amid concern people desperate for money will turn to loan sharks. An interest rate cap on… Audio
IRD figures show more NZers are using Kiwisaver
Inland Revenue figures show that New Zealanders dipped into their Kiwisaver to the tune of $109 million with over 19,000 claims made to providers in 2019, well up on the year before. Audio
Too many trapped in a cycle of debt, calls for MSD lenience
The Government's being told it should be more willing to write off debts run up by beneficiaries to pay for basic living costs such as school uniforms, power bills and car repairs. More than half a… Audio
Pay day lenders in the spotlight before Select Committee
The government is considering legislation which would crack down on payday loan companies. Tim Barnett from the Building Financial Capability Charitable Trust joins us with his two cents on the issue.
…Parliament's rainbow room refurbished
Parliament's rainbow select committee room has been redecorated ten years after it was first opened. Audio
Parliament's rainbow room refurbished
Parliament's rainbow select committee room has been redecorated ten years after it was first opened.
AudioCrippling high-interest loans used for essential items
A new study has revealed that more than a quarter of clients using budgeting services have crippling-high interest loans, with much of the debt used to pay everyday expenses. Audio
Recognising people in hardship as legitimate customers
An advocacy group is calling on companies to design products and services to suit the needs of those in financial hardship. The National Building Financial Capability Charitable Trust or FinCap say… Audio
Zimbabwe election: More violence possible
Foreign observers are pressuring the electoral commission to announce the results quickly - and to address concerns about fraud by being transparent about the entire process. One of those foreign… Audio
NZ election observer in Zimbabwe: Tim Barnett
Three people have been killed in Zimbabwe in post election violence, as oppostion supporters alledge election rigging by the governing Zanu-PF. Riot police have been on the streets of the capital… Audio
Lack of debt collection rules a problem for govt
The lack of regulation around debt collection has emerged as a problem as the Government reviews the country's lending laws. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says he's concerned… Audio
Labour will get new leader next month
Labour's general secretary Tim Barnett is with us in our Wellington studio. Audio
Labour General Secretary says no evidence to back Liu claims
The Labour Party has hit back at claims in a Sunday newspaper that the millionaire Chinese businessman Donghua Liu , lavished more than 150-thousand dollars on the previous Labour Government. Audio
Labour says accusations designed to distract the public
Labour' s general secretary says allegations against the Party are designed to distract the public in an election year. Audio
Labour Party's general secretary on vote for new leader
Mr Shearer is not doing any interviews. He did not respond to our requests last night and this morning. Joining us is the Labour Party's general secretary, Tim Barnett. Audio
