Andrew Barnes
Andrew Barnes is the founder of Perpetual Guardian, a company known for implementing the four-day workweek. He is a prominent advocate for work-life balance and has gained recognition for his innovative approach to productivity in the workplace.
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Schor did her research in collaboration with Andrew Barnes, a New Zealand entrepreneur working in the financial sector.
Let’s give everyone a four-day work week
Canada· 2026-02-09
Barnes began trialling the four-day working week with Lockhart at their company Perpetual Guardian.
Charlotte Lockhart on finding clarity when facing mortality - Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett
New Zealand· 2025-12-07
Andrew Barnes trialled a four-day week at his company, Perpetual Guardian, in 2018.
Is a four-day work week in Australia possible?
Australia· 2025-08-13
Andrew Barnes is the owner of Perpetual Guardian who introduced a four-day working week policy.
Perpetual Guardian chief Patrick Gamble about his hard lessons in property investing – Money TalksNew Zealand· 2025-07-19
Andrew Barnes is the creator of the four-day week and founder of Perpetual Guardian.
Is MMP still right for NZ? Reflecting on 30 years of electoral change – Bruce CotterillNew Zealand· 2025-04-26