Apex Accounting

Lydia Chadfield and Jess Patterson

A force to be reckoned with, Lydia Chadfield and Jess Patterson from Apex Accounting Limited make it their job to help clients get a full accounting service. Complementing each other’s skillsets perfectly, Lydia brings her flair for the numerical, along with thirteen-plus years of experience as a full-time accountant, while Jess’s business mind brings a certain contentment with clients feeling related to and understood. “We love to help people,” they both say. “We have heard so many people say they have bad experiences with their accountants and that makes us sad. Being our own business, we can do it how we want to and provide a service that we would like to receive. Clients say their business is their baby and means so much to them. Being able to support them and make them feel confident in running it means a lot to us.”

“Accounting is accounting, and the services we provide are not that different from any other accounting firm, it’s how we deliver it that makes the difference. We like to make people feel comfortable asking us questions and have an open line of communication, providing monthly plans with unlimited contact at no extra charge. We have seen upfront the impact those massive, unexpected accounting bills has had on small business owners and rental investors, and so by having a set monthly cost tailored to our clients we can remove the surprises and provide a better service. We also do time-based work but most of our clients are looking for that stability and knowledge that this is the cost and unless there is something really out of the box it is set at a price they are comforta- ble with and can manage.” Never compromising on ethics, integrity and the law, Lydia and Jess literally travel across the country to provide sound accounting support to their clients. “Even though we are based in Nelson we are happy to travel to visit clients in beautiful Marlborough. We have clients on the West Coast, Dunedin, and Auckland that we travel to see. Majority of the work can be remotely, however, we do currently travel to the West Coast monthly, and Auckland and Dunedin at times, so we are happy to do in-person meetings in our clients own town.”

Book a free consultation with Apex Accounting and chat about making your business accounts a breeze. “Call us on 03 539 0446 or email directly at info@apexaccounts.co.nz. We look forward to meeting you!” www.apexaccounts.co.nz

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A highly specialised and challenging field, FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire provides the installation and maintenance of fire protection systems across the entire Top of the South.

In business for over 25 years, the experienced and professional FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire team pride themselves on reliable technical advice and quality on all of their installations.

Co-directors Kirstin Smith and Thorben Hoffschneider say it is the knowledge that the work they put into the community can help save someone’s life, and their property, is what drives their passion for the sector.

Kirstin has been with FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire for more than 25 years, Thorben since 2017. Complementing each other's strengths perfectly, the impressive duo purchased the business in 2020 and continue to provide a trusted, reputable, leading company for fire protection services.

Attributing to the success of the business are their amazing team and clients, says Thorben.

“Without this bunch of amazing people working together, and with such strong company values and great professional can-do attitude, we could not make it this far.”

Protecting critical assets from dam- age or destruction by fire is fundamental to any company or organisation, says Thorben. “And there is no challenge out there that we can’t help our clients to overcome.”

Modernising the fleet has helped to improve their coverage of the Top of the South, reinforcing the local FFP Nelson Marlborough team in Blenheim. This has enabled them to provide high profile organisations and businesses in Nelson and Blenheim with the installation of full fire protection systems and equipment sales, systems testing and maintenance and building warrants of fitness.

The undertaking of some massive projects across the districts include installing fire protection systems in the new terminal at Nelson Airport and in the Control Tower, Countdown Richmond, Summerset Richmond, Nelson Hospice, the Manuka Street Hospital Extension, Nelson Marlborough Hospital Dialysis Building, Oceanview Apartments, Green Gables Rest home in Nelson, Golden Bay Fruit Ltd, K-Mart Blenheim, Talley’s Mussel Factory and Clearwater

Mussels Ltd in Havelock, also projects at Drylands Winery and the extensions of Two Rivers Winery and Churchill Trust Hospital.

“Currently we are working on the extension of the Redwood Retirement Village, which is a business part of the Oceania Group.

This building extension will double the size of their facil- ity and add a whole new floor level, brand-new commercial kitchen, series of new apartments and social areas to the building. Also, we have been completing fire protection at major hop processing facilities around Tasman.”

With a total of nineteen fully trained and experienced staff on hand who are exceptionally competent to work on many

With over 20 years’ experience in the fire protection industry, we have designed and installed all types of special hazard systems.

"This includes gas suppression systems, foam fire suppression systems, deluge systems and aspirating systems.”

The future of FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire looks bright with the region growing exponentially.

"We noticed a large increase in commercial and residential buildings over the last few years and we know that there is much more in the pipeline.

"Also, we are very excited with all the improvements and investments and to see them playout improving the quality of our services and installations.”

Caring for the community remains a top priority for the team, holding a