Baubre Murray
Baubre (pronounced Barbara) has a BCA in accounting from Victoria University of Wellington, a Certificate of Public Practice from the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants and is a registered tax agent. Baubre has over 25 years experience as an accountant working in a variety of accounting and consulting roles for a wide range of clients. In 2001 Baubre started an accountancy practice first in her own name then as the director of Dowse Murray Chartered Accountants Ltd. She is on the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants' National Council, a member of the National Public Practice Committee and the Wellington Branch Committee and a member of the Board of Croquet NZ. In her spare time Baubre likes to train for triathlons, play croquet and tennis and struggle with Sudokus.
Susan Drew
Sue is a qualified accountant with a BCA majoring in Accountancy, a Certificate of Public Practice and over 25 years of experience. She is based in Nelson and when not working loves to get out on her new mountain bike or walk the dog at the beach. She is also a keen football supporter and Phoenix fan.
Helen Bewley
Helen has a Bachelor of Business Studies and a Diploma in Business Administration from Massey University and a post-graduate Diploma in Accounting from Victoria University. Over the last 20 years Helen has worked in marketing and accounting roles for large corporations and smaller businesses. Helen spends her spare time on family activities, particularly watching childrens sport, and also likes to bike, run, read and catch up with friends.
Jan Abernethy
Jan has worked in the Accounting/Office management sector for over 20 years. She has a vast knowledge of systems and has worked for a large variety of clients from florists to lawyers and run her own book-keeping business. From being a city girl all her life Jan has recently had a change in lifestyle, moving to a country block in the Wairarapa. With a keen interest in self-sufficiency she has chickens, pigs, sheep and cows along with several family pets. The plan is to supply the family with meat, fruit and vegetables from the farm.
Barb McGirr
Barb has a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Marketing from Massey University. She's had over 15 years experience in various marketing, sales and management roles for both national and international organisations. After five years of taking time out of the workforce to look after her two young daughters Barb has re-entered the job market working as our part-time office manager. In her limited spare time Barb enjoys working out at the gym (in particular boxing classes) and sampling all the great coffee Wellington has to offer.
Charmaine Meyers
Charmaine is a Chartered Accountant with a BBS and a Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting from Massey University. She has experience working in Chartered Accounting firms and the public sector. Wellington born and bred, Charmaine enjoys going out for dinner and drinks with friends. She is a keen gardener who has recently completed a Permaculture design certificate, is studying towards a Horticulture certificate and is involved with community gardening projects around Wellington.
Liam McMaster
Liam has just completed a BCA at Victoria University, majoring in Accounting and Management, and has just begun an IT degree at Weltec. When he's not working or studying, Liam enjoys playing golf and cycling. Originally from Palmerston North, Liam finds Wellington to be a little more exciting, and takes advantage of many of the events going on in the city, in particular cricket and rugby matches.
Martin Dowse
Martin has worked in the computer industry for over 20 years in a variety of technical, consultancy and project management roles. Over the last few years he has focused on Internet infrastructure design and implementation, database administration, small business systems, and accountancy systems. When he is not in front of a screen Martin likes to ride motorbikes and mountain bikes.