Tim Barnett (politician)

Tim Barnett
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 (1958-08-04) 4 August 1958 (age 66) 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.