NLA - Key Persons


Amanda Nicholls

Job Titles:
  • Amanda Nicholls / Chartered Accountant

Amber Mason

Job Titles:
  • Workflow Manager

Brianna Adkins

Job Titles:
  • Accountant
  • Chartered Accountant

Britney Evans

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Deirdre deRidder

Job Titles:
  • Financial Administrator

Erin Barnes

Job Titles:
  • Associate
When Erin isn't chasing the kids around the farm or catching up with friends, you might find her nose in a really good book - if time allows! Erin has been with NLA since 2010, and is qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Having the right qualifications and relevant life skills really make a difference in being able to help her clients. Living the farming lifestyle with her family Erin understands the challenges and opportunities in the agricultural and farming industry financially, mentally and physically.

Erin Moar

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Fumiko Newman

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

George Rayner

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Greg Shaw

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Janet Snaddon

Job Titles:
  • Tax Manager

Jo Scott

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant

John Naylor

Job Titles:
  • Consultant BCA

Judy Sisson

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Karen De Beer

Job Titles:
  • Administrator

Kent Horsfield

Job Titles:
  • Consultant

Kristine Sutcliffe

Job Titles:
  • Administrator

Lauren Mitchell

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant

Linda Gray

Job Titles:
  • Director BBS ( Accounting ), FCA, FCIS, FGNZ, IIANZ
Growing up in a family business and now having businesses of her own, Linda understands every facet of business ownership. Having been with NLA from the beginning Linda has a wealth of knowledge to draw from to help her clients achieve the best results for their business. Linda enjoys helping people succeed and believes that creating strong relationships is a key component. A busy mum and dance teacher Linda is passionate about performing arts, loves to travel, garden and read - when time permits!

Lisa Shaw

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant

Lynette Hodson

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Administrator

Massie Harvey

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Melanie Strydom

Job Titles:
  • Director BCompt ( Hons ) ( Accounting Sciences ), CA
Never one to sit idle, Melanie is as active as she is committed to helping her clients grow their business. With a diverse range of interests from sea fishing and yoga, to alpacas and Karaoke this busy lady has a great mind for solving problems with a solid understanding of processes and systems. Melanie also has a strong grasp of the latest software and technology available to clients. Not one to accept the status quo, Melanie is dedicated to ensuring her clients achieve better results.

Michael Lawrence

Job Titles:
  • Director BBS ( Accounting )
Dairy farming specialist and casual golfer Michael has been with NLA for over 20 years. Living in a rural community Michael understands the challenges his clients face and with over 40 years as a Chartered Accountant he has many years of experience to draw from. A keen rugby and cricket supporter Michael genuinely enjoys working with people and their businesses to help them achieve their goals.

Nathan Hopcroft

Job Titles:
  • Director BBS ( Accounting ), CA
Keeping fit and active allows Nathan to be both focused at work and keep up with his young family. With 20 years in the game Nathan has a strong interest in strategy and governance and enjoys having the opportunity to work with clients across a variety of businesses. Nathan is born and bred in Palmerston North and is proud to be on the board of Sport Manawatu.

Nelson Braddon-Parsons

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Nesha Rennie

Job Titles:
  • Nesha Rennie / Client Support

Pat Hobbs

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant

Sharon Dravitski

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager

Shaun Fergusson

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Stacey Timoti

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Administrator

Tessa Lochead

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Solving problems is one of the reasons Tessa chose to be an accountant, that and the fact she genuinely enjoys helping people. Having started with NLA in 2016 Tessa says that seeing her clients achieve their goals is a very satisfying part of the job. Tessa enjoys being able to support clients using technology to fit their needs, to assist them in understanding their business and to make the decisions so they can sleep at night. Summer is Tessa's favourite season, and she looks forward to filling it with travel, gardening and walking her dog.

Vicki Worker

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager

Vivienne Hognason

Job Titles:
  • Accountant