Meet the nsaTax team

Ash’s hands on approach and ability to combine fresh, innovative thinking with a bottom-line focus is what sets him apart from other business advisors.  With a clear focus on profit growth and wealth creation, Ash’s competitive nature pushes him to consistently overcome the challenges holding his clients back from achieving their goals.

Ash has worked as the virtual Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of two NZX listed companies where he was responsible for managing the day-to-day finance operations and providing valuable strategic insight to the board.  Ash also works closely with the Management team on overseeing the delivery of this growing service line.  He has extensive experience preparing and reviewing reports compliant with New Zealand equivalents to International Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS).

Compliance and taxation services are core strengths where Ash performs a large part of his role.

Specialist Areas
• Business Strategy
• Cashflow Forecasting
• Virtual Chief Financial Officer Services
• Compliance and taxation services

Phil joined nsaTax in 2000 after a successful career at PwC and brings over 30 years of experience as a chartered accountant. Specialising in providing tax advice to SMEs, chartered accountants, lawyers, and corporates, Phil has developed a deep expertise in tax planning, structuring, and international taxation, particularly in Trans-Tasman structures.

His areas of specialisation include:

• Tax Planning and Structures
• Taxation of Business Sales
• Land Transactions
• International Taxation
• Taxation of Financial Arrangements
• LTCs

Phil holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University and a Master of Taxation Studies (First Class Honours) from Auckland University. A passionate speaker, he regularly presents at seminars and webinars, including those for the NZCA and NZ Law Conferences.

In addition to his professional expertise, Phil enjoys mountain biking around the trails of Lake Taupo/Kinloch, boating, and spending quality time with family and friends at his haven in Kinloch.

Qualifications & Memberships

• Chartered Accountant
• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
• Bachelor of Business Studies (Massey University)
• Master of Taxation Studies (First Class Honours)

Phil has been a director at nsaTax since 2001, bringing invaluable knowledge and leadership to the firm.

Phil is a founding member of nsaTax. With over 30 years of experience as a tax advisor, Phil prides himself in providing practical, straight forward and easy to understand advice. He deals with all areas of taxation and has a particular interest in property issues, GST matters and client restructuring.

Phil’s extensive knowledge of tax law and breadth of practical experience means that he can provide solutions to clients’ taxation issues with technical expertise and a commercially pragmatic approach.

Phil has presented at many seminars and webinars, including presentations to members of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, NZ Law, Institute of Research and university students.

Specialist Areas
• Land transactions
• Business structures
• GST
• Client restructuring
• Trusts

Membership & Qualifications
• Chartered Accountant
• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Lou joined the nsaTax team as Practice Manager in February 2021, bringing in an effective management style to ensure smooth business operations. As a member of the Leadership team, she collaborates closely with the Director group to manage the day-to-day functions that align with the needs of both the team and the firm.

Lou’s primary focus is to foster a supportive and engaging workplace, overseeing the administration team, driving staff satisfaction and performance for all staff, as well as overseeing human resources and recruitment functions within the Practice.

Lou’s multi-industry experience spans across both Australia and New Zealand from 5 Star Hospitality, Non for Profit and Professional Services.

Outside of work, Lou is a passionate cook who enjoys sharing her culinary creations with the team and at client events.

Bruce brings four decades of chartered accounting experience to his role at nsaTax.

Bruce specialises in valuation and litigation support services.  Bruce’s extensive chartered accounting and legal client base gives him a vast experience in this area.

Specialist Areas
• Valuation of business and shares
• Relationship property valuations
• Section 15 economic disparity claims
• Compensation claims under section 9A
• Damages claims
• Accounting matters

Membership & Qualifications
• Chartered Accountant
• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Diploma in Business and Finance

Graeme deals with all areas of taxation including the taxation of offshore investments, foreign pensions and trusts, domestic and cross border structures, tax residency, GST and land transactions.

He has extensive knowledge and experience in GST and spearheaded the changes to the GST treatment of bodies corporate, resulting in major wins for nsaTax clients and a recent law change to confirm the GST treatment of such entities.

Graeme’s extensive client base is testament to his depth of knowledge of taxation law as well as his practical and easy to understand advice.

Before joining nsaTax in 1999, Graeme was an Investigations Team Leader at the Inland Revenue Department. Graeme is a regular presenter on a wide range of taxation issues, for in-house training seminars, nsaTax webinars, CAANZ Public Practice SIG and NZCA conferences.

In his spare time, Graeme enjoys spending time at his local, appreciating a freshly brewed craft beer and the camaraderie of watching cricket.

Specialist Areas
• Offshore investments
• Foreign pensions
• Trusts
• Managing IRD audits and tax disputes
• Domestic and cross border structures
• Tax residency
• Land transactions
• GST and Bodies Corporate

Membership & Qualifications
• Chartered Accountant, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Christina has over 20 years of tax experience re-joining the nsaTax team in 2024.

Christina enjoys providing practical solutions to her clients’ tax issues. Her interests include advising on inbound and outbound investments, tax planning and structuring, taxation of land transactions and taxation of trusts. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce, and a Masters of Taxation Studies (first class honours) from Auckland University.

She has been a CA for over 20 years, during which time she has provided tax advice to clients including multinational corporate groups, high net worth individuals and SME’s in her roles at a Big 4 accounting firm and a mid-tier CA firm in the UK. Prior to joining nsaTax in 2018, Christina was a Senior Investigator at Inland Revenue.

In her free time, Christina is an avid reader, often diving into a wide variety of genres, and enjoys unwinding with a glass of red wine

Specialist Areas
• Company taxation
• Inbound and outbound investment
• Tax planning and structuring
• Tax residency
• Trusts
• Land transactions
• Managing IRD audits and disputes

Membership & Qualifications
• Chartered Accountant, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (NZ)
• Chartered Tax Advisor (UK)
• Masters of Taxation Studies (First Class Honours)

Galina is a senior Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience providing strategic tax advice to businesses and individuals across a wide range of sectors and tax regimes. She brings strong technical expertise together with a pragmatic, commercially focused approach, helping clients navigate complexity with confidence.

Galina has over 18 years of experience working within Big 4 and leading second-tier Chartered Accounting firms, advising multinational groups, closely held businesses, and high-net-worth individuals on complex tax matters.

She is passionate about tax and enjoys solving challenging issues and translating them into practical, tailored solutions that clients can rely on.

Outside of work, Galina enjoys spending time with her family, reading and watching murder mysteries, and travelling around New Zealand and abroad.

Specialist areas include:

• Company taxation
• Tax planning and structuring
• International taxation
• Tax residency

Membership & Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (NZ)
• Master of Taxation Studies (First Class Honours)

Gavin has extensive technical expertise in all areas of taxation and has a particular strength in GST issues, land transactions, dispute resolution and penalties regime.

He has been with nsaTax since 2004 and brought with him over 33 years of experience with Inland Revenue. Gavin’s experience at the IRD included roles as a tax investigator and advisor to the IRD’s technical and legal area thus providing a great resource for nsaTax clients.

Specialist Areas
•  GST
•  Land transactions
•  Disputes resolution
•  Penalties regime

Industry Experience
•  33 years’ experience at IRD

Janice has over 21 years’ experience as a solicitor, specialising in taxation. Her career includes 14 years in in-house roles at Inland Revenue, where she spent eight years providing technical and legal support to investigators in the regulatory, compliance, and enforcement areas. She later served in an interpretative role within the Public Rulings unit of the Tax Counsel Office.

Before joining Inland Revenue, Janice spent more than seven years in private practice, gaining extensive experience across a broad range of legal areas.

Janice is admitted as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand and New South Wales, and as a solicitor in South Africa. She holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws degrees, as well as a Master of Taxation Studies (Second Class Honours).

Outside of work, Janice enjoys reading, playing the piano, and singing.

Kathryn has over three decades of experience as both an accountant and tax advisor and joined nsaTax in 2017.

Kathryn enjoys providing practical solutions for her clients’ tax issues.  Her interests include tax planning and structuring, taxation of trusts, companies as well as international taxation.

She has been a CA for over 30 years, during which time she has provided both accounting and taxation advice to SME’s, corporates, and high net worth individuals.

Specialist Areas
•  Tax planning and structuring
•  Residency (Inbound and Outbound)
•  International taxation
•  Mixed use assets
•  Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SME’s)

Membership & Qualifications
•  Chartered Accountant
•  Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand

Alain is a Chartered Accountant with over five years of experience in Business Advisory and Compliance. He joined our tax accounting team in October 2025.

With an eye for detail, Alain combines technical accuracy with a genuine focus on helping others achieve their business and compliance goals. He builds trusted relationships through clear communication and dependable service.

Outside of work, Alain enjoys all things associated with sport and an active lifestyle. He also keeps himself busy by serving his church community.

Jane joined nsaTax in April 2018 and is a valued member of our tax accounting team. With more than 25 years of experience in business advisory services, she brings extensive expertise in financial accounting and taxation.

Over her career, Jane has partnered with a wide range of clients across diverse industries. She enjoys working closely with clients, building strong relationships, and helping them confidently navigate their finances, accounting, and tax obligations.

Jane holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University and is a Chartered Accountant (CA) with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.

Outside of work, Jane loves spending time outdoors and exploring new places through travel.

Julia is a Chartered Accountant with over 18 years of experience in New Zealand public practice. She joined nsaTax in May 2025, bringing a wealth of expertise to the tax accounting team.

Throughout her career in Auckland, Julia has held key roles at respected mid-tier firms in Auckland, where she honed her skills in financial reporting, compliance, and taxation. Her deep understanding of tax legislation and clients’ business is complemented by her ability to deliver strategic advice across a range of business areas.

In addition to her core strengths in compliance and tax planning, Julia provides valuable insights in cashflow forecasting, business valuations, and trust litigation support. Her holistic approach helps clients navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence and clarity.

Outside of her professional life, Julia enjoys travelling, exploring culinary arts, and engaging in film critique.

Kim joined nsaTax in 2003 and is a member of the tax accounting team.

She is a Chartered Accountant with 35 years of extensive experience in public practice.

During this time, she has dealt with a wide range of clients, assisting them with their various requirements and building strong relationships in the process.

Kim is an avid traveller who loves spending her free time watching funny TikToks and hanging out with her tuxedo cat, Joey.

Laura is a Chartered Accountant with over 16 years’ experience before joining our tax accounting team in April 2023.

Her technical discipline extends to implementation of business workflow improvements and system management solutions.

Antoinette is our Business Services Administrator extraordinaire. She’s the welcoming face you’ll see when you visit our office and the cheerful voice you’ll hear when you call.

With experience spanning hospitality, retail, and corporate administration, Antoinette brings a service-focused approach to everything she does. Whether she’s multitasking to support our busy team or ensuring our clients receive exceptional service, she handles it all with ease and expertise.

Antoinette loves creating positive experiences for everyone she interacts with. Outside of work, she’s a devoted cat lover, passionate coffee enthusiast, and an aspiring world traveller.

Kerry has over 20 years experience as an Accountant and Finance Administrator before joining in March 2025.