Barry Coates
Ukraine invasion has investors thinking through decisions
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has seen countries across the world cut off financial support and sanction Russian businesses. This has sent stock markets into a frenzy and means more uncertainty for… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Russell Brown (Part 1)
Part 1: Alexia Russell and Russell Brown discuss the America's Cup competition, nuclear investments in Kiwisaver funds, and road rage. Audio
Dozens of KiwiSaver funds investing in making nuclear weapons - Mindful Money
You might be surprised to find that you may have invested in nuclear weapons through your KiwiSaver fund.
The charitable organisation, Mindful Money, has compiled a list of 88 funds directly or… Audio
Most kiwis with 'non-ethical' investments want to switch
That's according to a study undertaken for charity Mindful Money. Audio
Default funds to cease investment in fossil fuels
Mindful Money's Barry Coates joins The Panel to explain why Kiwisaver investments should be ethical, following the news default funds will no longer invest in fossil fuels. Audio
Global investment funds driving increased fossil fuel investment
Climate change awareness and action is on the rise, but to what extent are New Zealanders investing in one of the main drivers of climate change - the fossil fuel industry? Research by The Guardian… Audio
New platform lays out KiwiSaver investment sins
KiwiSaver members can now find out whether their savings have gone into investments they might consider untoward. Audio
Kiwisaver: Are you investing in guns?
Out of 254 Kiwisaver investment funds on the market, just 16 are weapons free. An online service will be launching soon called Mindful Money, which can help people invest ethically. Audio
Many KiwiSavers don't know where their money is invested
Most KiwiSavers indicate a strong preference for ethical investments, but many don't know what they're invested in. Audio
Arts, Culture and Heritage: What’s in it for you?
Funding and support for Artists and the Arts are the main election issues facing the major political parties in respect to Arts, Culture and Heritage. In the build up to Election 2017 Upbeat on RNZ…
Political discussion: Arts, culture and heritage with the Greens’ Barry Coates
The Greens contribute to our ongoing discussion about arts, culture and heritage policy in the lead up to the general election. Greens Party Arts spokesperson Barry Coates delves into saving heritage… Audio
New Zealand examines PACER Plus before ratification
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select committee is examining the PACER Plus trade and aid agreement prior to making final ratification recommendations to Parliament. Audio
Business tips bright future under NZ-Mexico FTA
Next week the Trade Minister, Todd McClay, travels to Mexico, the world's 14th largest economy. He'll be there to discuss the TPP but Mexico's fractious relationship with the new US president could… Audio
Barry Coates: 'The government needs to step up and take action'
Green MP Barry Coates was a winner at this year's Sustainable Business Awards. He tells Wallace Chapman that sustainability is dramatically changing the nature of the New Zealand business sector, but… Audio
Organisers: TPP protests biggest NZ has seen since 1981
Organisers of yesterday's TPP protests in Auckland are claiming it was the biggest protest the country has seen since the 1981 Springbok tour, Audio
Green Party Mt Roskill candidate Barry Coates
Continuing the Sunday Morning profile series of new candidates this election, this morning Green party candidate for Mt Roskill, Barry Coates. Audio
More aid to the Pacific under NZ election spotlight
Calls for New Zealand to boost its development aid to the Pacific under the election spotlight in Auckland. Audio
New diplomatic role a boost for the Pacific - McCully
The New Zealand politician Shane Jones says he would bring wide experience and passion to a new ambassador level role focusing on Pacific fisheries. Audio
Barry Coates - Fighting Global Poverty
Barry Coates, Oxfam's New Zealand Executive Director since September 2003 has announced that he will leave the organisation in March next year, then run as a Green Party candidate. Barry talks to… Audio