Ashton Wheelans

We are excited to bring our very first Xero Tips & Tricks session to Oamaru.
This beginner‑friendly session is an informal workshop run by one of our Xero heroes, who will walk you through some of Xero’s key time‑saving features to help you make the most of this fantastic online accounting software.

Whether you are managing your own business, working in administration, or just curious about Xero, this session is designed to help you feel confident and in control. Come along, learn something new, we would love to see you there!

Date: Thursday 16th April
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: 16 Wear Street, Oamaru

Register now through our website to secure your spot and feel free to pass this invitation along!
https://www.ashtonwheelans.co.nz/events/xero-tips-and-tricks-oamaru

Come along to our Xero Tips & Tricks session, run by one of our Xero heroes, who will walk you through some of Xero’s great time-saving tricks and ensure you’re aware of and making the most of all the capabilities this fantastic online accounting software has to offer.

Date: Thursday 16th April
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: 64 High Street, Greymouth

Register now through our website to secure your spot and feel free to pass this invitation along! -https://www.ashtonwheelans.co.nz/events/xero-tips-and-tricks-greymouth

Andrew Keys joined Ashton Wheelans in January 2020, bringing over a wealth of experience across a range of commercial and advisory roles. He is passionate about helping businesses succeed and has developed strong expertise in management accounting, business turnaround, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting. Before returning to New Zealand, Andrew worked as a Finance Director in the UK, gaining broad industry exposure across beauty, hospitality, and event management.

A Chartered Accountant in New Zealand with a BCom in Finance and a BA in Japanese, Andrew draws on his diverse experience to provide valuable, practical advice to clients. Away from the office, he enjoys cycling, boating, and skiing with his young family.

What a fantastic Women in Business event on Friday.

We had the privilege of hosting three brilliant speakers — Melissa Smith from Melissa Smith Total Wellbeing, Becky Dennison from Hyde Boutique and Linda Direen from Beauty on Eden — who had everyone completely drawn in with their stories, experiences and practical advice.

Casa Nova House was an incredible venue and the lunch was outstanding. It really set the scene for a relaxed and genuine afternoon of connection.

We are proud to bring together such strong and inspiring women in business, and we’re grateful to everyone who made the day so special.

Already looking forward to the next one. Stay tuned📣⭐

Meet Rhys, one of the friendly faces behind the numbers. With nearly five years in the profession, Rhys' love of accounting started early and naturally carried through to uni and into practice. Don’t let the spreadsheets fool you though, Rhys is big on people, real conversations, and helping clients stay confident and in control of their tax. When not answering curly Xero questions or keeping clients ahead of IRD deadlines, you’ll find him staying active outdoors or debating rugby loyalties that definitely didn’t start in the South Island.

Check out the key questions we asked Rhys below.⭐️⛷️🏉🔵

Christchurch
This Xero Tips and Tricks session is designed for beginners. It’s an informal session run by one of our Xero heroes, who will walk you through some of Xero’s key time-saving features to help ensure you’re making the most of this fantastic online accounting software.

Date: Thursday, February 19th
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Ashton Wheelans, Level 2, 83 Victoria Street, Christchurch

Whether you are managing your own business, working in administration, or just curious about Xero, this session is designed to help you feel confident and in control. Come along, learn something new. We would love to see you there!

Register now (link in bio): https://www.ashtonwheelans.co.nz/events/xero-tips-and-tricks-christchurch

Our offices will be closed from lunchtime on Tuesday, 23 December and will re-open on Wednesday, 14 January. If you have any urgent queries or matters you'd like assistance with before the break, please feel free to get in touch. We appreciate your support and understanding.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, a happy New Year, and a relaxing summer. Thank you for your trust and partnership throughout year. We look forward to working with you again in 2026.

Partner Introduction: Mariah Haddock joined Ashton Wheelans in 2015 and is a Partner specialising in Business Advisory, Strategic Planning and Management Reporting.
She works with businesses of all sizes across a wide range of industries specialising in property, hospitality, retail, construction and early childhood education.
Born and bred in Christchurch, Mariah brings a deep understanding of the local business landscape.

Her passion lies in supporting clients through business acquisitions, transitions and succession planning. Known for her practical, easy-going nature and her ability to turn complex financial information into clear, decision-ready insights, she builds strong, long-term relationships that help clients achieve both commercial outcomes and personal goals.

Outside of work, Mariah enjoys staying active, socialising, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Mariah Haddock | Partner | Ashton Wheelans Mariah joined Ashton Wheelans in June 2016. Mariah has specialised skills in Business Advisory, Strategic Planning, and Management Reporting.

We are proud to back the Dairy Industry Awards and help celebrate excellence in dairy farming! All the best to everyone entering⭐️🐄

Ashton Wheelans Are supporting our local Dairy Industry Awards, sponsors like them ensure that we have amazing and worthwhile prizes for entrants in every category. Don't sit on on the fence thinking about entering the Awards, enter now, there's nothing to lose and everything to gain!

Huge shoutout to Harry, Nele, and Carolyn for cooking up a storm! And a big thanks to Ranui House for letting us take over the kitchen, nothing beats serving good vibes and great food to amazing families.💜

We are proud to have supported three incredible Rural Ladies Evenings in Ahaura, Kokatahi, and Whataroa. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making these events a success.💛