Listen "Ex Kiwibuild boss sues Housing Ministry, heatwave grips NZ"
Episode Synopsis
Former KiwiBuild boss Stephen Barclay says he is pursuing a case of constructive dismissal against Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. This comes after the Ministry revealed earlier today that Barclay resigned amid an employment investigation that revealed complaints from employees, contractors and stakeholders regarding his "leadership behaviour". In a statement, again through a private public relations company, Barclay said he was extremely disappointed that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MHUD) had divulged details of an employment matter. He said he considered this a breach of privacy and felt he had no choice but to respond.Also today, New Zealanders are sweltering in a heatwave, with record temperatures breaking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More episodes of the podcast The Front Page
The global ripple of the Mamdani effect
20/11/2025
NZ is still killing too many workers
18/11/2025
From billionaire boom to trillionaire threat
17/11/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.