author of The 4 Day Week, Perpetual Guardian
Andrew Barnes
author of The 4 Day Week | Perpetual Guardian
About Andrew
Andrew Howard Barnes, born on February 5, 1960, is a New Zealand-based businessman and advocate for workplace reform. He is the founder of Perpetual Guardian, a company that gained international attention for a trial of a four-day working week in 2018. Barnes is also a co-founder of 4 Day Week Global, an organization dedicated to promoting reduced working hours and flexible work practices. His work has contributed to public discussions on productivity and urban economic development within New Zealand. Barnes has received recognition for his contributions to business and philanthropy, including his appointment as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours. Additionally, in 2024 he was appointed as a board member of The King’s Trust Aotearoa NZ.
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Latest interviews
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The Anxious Achiever
How Can You Improve Your Team's Mental Health? It's Not Rocket Science! with Rita McGrath, Poornima Luthra & Andrew Barnes
Apr 30, 2026
The Further, Faster Podcast
The Future of Preventative MRI | The Further, Faster Podcast
Apr 21, 2026
Watkinsville First Baptist Church
February 15, 2026
Feb 15, 2026
Leaders Getting Coffee with Bruce Cotterill
Episode 39: Founder of Perpetual Guardian & Author of The Four Day Week, Andrew Barnes
Apr 9, 2025
The Good Day Matrix
Charlotte Lockhart and Andrew Barnes - It's All About Time
Sep 30, 2024
Culture Matters
Does the 4-day week really work? With Andrew Barnes
Apr 16, 2024
The Busyness Paradox
Charlotte Lockhart and the 4-Day Week
Aug 2, 2022
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