Tim Barnett announces his resignation

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The Labour Party has announced that General Secretary Tim Barnett is to stand down as Party Secretary.  From the Party’s website:

The New Zealand Labour Party’s General Secretary, Tim Barnett, today announced his resignation.

Mr Barnett, who has been in the role for just over three years, will take up a new job in November, and will remain General Secretary until this time.

Labour Party President Nigel Haworth says:

“Tim has been a tireless servant of the party and it is with sincere regret that I have accepted his resignation.

“During his time in the role the party has undergone significant constitutional reform and the party is in excellent heart.

“Tim has overseen Labour’s Christchurch East, Ikaroa-Rawhiti and Northland by-election campaigns, as well as the 2014 election.

“Tim has been offered, and will accept, a new and exciting work opportunity and the entire party wishes him the best in this new role.”

Mr Barnett will remain in the role until the 2015 Party Conference. The Labour Party will open applications for a replacement in due course.

All the best for the future Tim.

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  1. mickysavage 1
    11 September 2015 at 2:52 pm

    On a personal note I have always found Tim to be dedicated, hard working, easy to deal with and approachable. All the best for the future Tim.

    • Deborah Russell 1.1
      11 September 2015 at 2:58 pm

      Me too. I will miss him.

    • lprent 1.2
      11 September 2015 at 3:14 pm

      … I have always found Tim to be dedicated, hard working, easy to deal with and approachable.

      So have I. To the point that when he asked for some peace in the Labour leadership debates early this year and for some comments to be removed from view during the Labour party campaign, I was willing to help out. Of course the way that he approached was as a straight-forward request giving reasons for it, and which I shared transparently with readers of the site.

      It works a whole lot better than some idiotic fools I’ve run across over the past year from Labour and Mana who have thought that they could demand us to do things, who instead got the their limited intellects stirred but not shaken too much.

    • The Pink Postman 1.3
      12 September 2015 at 4:14 pm

      As I have also Micky ,Tim always had time for our small branch and often congratulated us on our efforts in the heart of Tory Land . Of Course being an ex Londoner says it all ! Best of Luck Tim from me and all or Cambridge members.

  2. heather 2
    11 September 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Go well Tim, you have worked hard for the Party – all the best for the future.

    • Chooky 2.1
      12 September 2015 at 10:21 pm

      +100…I didnt know him but felt i did…he gave and gives a very civilised measured and approachable face to the Labour Party

  3. Irascible 3
    11 September 2015 at 9:42 pm

    Tim has been an inspiration for many at the electorate level. Always approachable, informed and logical when asked for advice and guidance. The Party will miss his skills and capability.

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