Tim Barnett | |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Christchurch Central | |
| In office 1996–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Lianne Dalziel |
| Succeeded by | Brendon Burns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy Andrew Barnett 4 August 1958 Rugby, Warwickshire, England |
| Nationality | British New Zealander |
| Political party | New Zealand Labour Party Labour Party (UK) |
| Residence(s) | Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Chief Executive |
| Website | timbarnett.org.nz |
Timothy Andrew Barnett (born 4 August 1958) is a New Zealand politician who was the member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for Christchurch Central from 1996 to 2008, representing the Labour Party. He is a British immigrant to New Zealand and New Zealand's second openly gay politician. Barnett moved to South Africa in 2009 to work in the field of HIV/AIDS. He returned to New Zealand in 2012 when he was appointed by the Labour Party as their general secretary.