Why Arrow?

Arrow’s two directors oversee all work and between them, have over 65 years’ experience.  The company is fully accredited with the CA ANZ

We get Business

Our team members have owned and run businesses.

Quality work, every time

Arrow’s multi-check systems and partner sign-off deliver quality work on time, every time.

Cost effective

Our small efficient team saves you time and money.

Meet the Team

Arrow Accounting is led by experienced chartered accountants, Alan Connolly and Paul Wills; both are passionate about client relationships and delivering client-focused solutions. They are supported by an enthusiastic team of accounts compliance, administration and software experts.

Wendy Evans 

Client Manager

Wendy’s 30 years of chartered accounting experience means she is an ace at GST returns, budgets, cash flows, financial statements and tax returns. Read More

Michelle Dale

Client Manager

Michelle is an experienced business manager having run her own business for 14 years. She has 20+ years of business accounts and administration experience. Read More

Colleen Pryde

Client Manager

Colleen’s diverse experience includes insurance claim assessments, owning and running a butchery and accounting client management. Read More

Cynarra Haydon

Receptionist

Cynarra is experienced in front of-house reception and office administration. Read More


Paul Wills

Company Director

Paul has 30 years’ experience in chartered accounting practice, 18 of them as a business owner, and 12 years in commercial business.! Read More

Christine Stevens

Client Manager

Christine has 30+ years’ experience as a teacher, and business and accounts manager. Read More

Alan Connolly

Director

Alan is an experienced CFO, business development manager and company director and has worked in the forestry, kiwifruit, paper and meat industries. Read More

Mavis Wright

Client Manager

Mavis is an experienced business woman and accountant having owned and worked in wireless ISP, food and accounting businesses. Read More


Ann Whyte

Client Administrator

Ann has experience at the grass roots level of business and accounting management. Read More

Toni Howard

Client Manager

With over 20 years experience in business administration and the last 12 in Chartered Accountancy. Read More

Client Manager

Kerrie Gurran

Client Administrator

Kerrie has more than 18 years’ experience in client management and delivering day-to-day accounting services. Read More

Toni Howard

Client Manager

With over 20 years experience in business administration and the last 12 in Chartered Accountancy. Read More


Ann Whyte

Client Administrator

Ann has experience at the grass roots level of business and accounting management. Read More

Wendy Evans 

Client Manager

Wendy’s 30 years of chartered accounting experience means she is an ace at GST returns, budgets, cash flows, financial statements and tax returns. Read More

Christine Stevens

Client Manager

Christine has 30+ years’ experience as a teacher, and business and accounts manager. Read More


Paul Wills

Company Director

Paul has 30 years’ experience in chartered accounting practice, 18 of them as a business owner, and 12 years in commercial business.! Read More

Michelle Dale

Client Manager

Michelle is an experienced business manager having run her own business for 14 years. She has 20+ years of business accounts and administration experience. Read More

Mavis Wright

Client Manager

Mavis is an experienced business woman and accountant having owned and worked in wireless ISP, food and accounting businesses. Read More

Alan Connolly

Director

Alan is an experienced CFO, business development manager and company director and has worked in the forestry, kiwifruit, paper and meat industries. Read More

Colleen Pryde

Client Manager

Colleen’s diverse experience includes insurance claim assessments, owning and running a butchery and accounting client management. Read More

Client Manager

Kerrie Gurran

Client Administrator

Kerrie has more than 18 years’ experience in client management and delivering day-to-day accounting services. Read More

Cynarra Haydon

Receptionist

Cynarra is experienced in front of-house reception and office administration. Read More

Get in touch for your obligation free chat

Address: 5 Richardson Street, Whakatāne,

Postal: P O Box 304, Whakatāne 3158

Email: admin@arrowaccountants.co.nz

Telephone: +64 7 308 7155

Fax: +64 7 308 7150

Wendy Evans

Client Manager

National Cert. Bus. Studies, Xero Certification

Wendy’s 30 years of chartered accounting experience means she is an ace at GST returns, budgets, cash flows, financial statements and tax returns.

“I’m successful when my clients are happy and their accounting is stress free. Getting annual accounts done quickly, filing GST returns on time and answering queries promptly are integral to our service.”

Wendy loves spending time with her grandchildren and friends and enjoys walking, reading, gardening and going to the gym.

Michelle Dale

Client Manager

6th Form Cert. Xero Certification

Michelle is an experienced business manager having run her own business for 14 years. She has 20+ years of business accounts and administration experience.

“We give our clients peace of mind that the everyday accounts admin tasks are taken care of. When we make life easier for our clients, they have more time and energy to work on their business.”

Michelle loves to be active outdoors. She enjoys playing tennis and making the most of time with her teens.

Colleen Pryde

Client Manager

NZ Dip Business, Xero Certified Advisor, MYOB, TEO

Colleen’s diverse experience includes insurance claim assessments, owning and running a butchery and accounting client management.

“We find our clients the best account administration, compliance and software solutions, and keep everything as simple as possible. Our clients get in contact as often as they need, because we’re approachable.”

Colleen is a passionate photographer and loves spending time with her family capturing the many special moments.

Cynarra Haydon

Receptionist

Small Bus. Accounting, Cert. Floristry

Cynarra is experienced in front of-house reception and office administration.

“You always get a warm welcome at Arrow and I enjoy going the extra mile to assist clients where I can.”

Cynarra enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Paul Wills

Director

CAANZ, CA, MInstD

Paul has 30 years’ experience in chartered accounting practice, 18 of them as a business owner, and 12 years in commercial business.

“We understand the needs of business from the business owner’s point of view and we know what each client needs to be compliant with Government regulations. I am passionate about helping people make their enterprise better, whether it’s by providing independent director, trustee, accounting or business-planning services.”

Paul is an avid cyclist, competing regularly in local cycle races. He competes in multisport and adventure races, including the Motu Challenge, Coast to Coast and Southern Traverse.

Christine Stevens

Client Manager

B. Ed., Cert. School Mgt., Dip. Accounting

Christine has 30+ years’ experience as a teacher, and business and accounts manager.

“My goal is to help clients’ businesses to run smoothly. We meet their compliance deadlines and get them accurate information, when they need it.”

In her spare time, Christine enjoys golf, walking , pilates and reading.

Alan Connolly

Director

BMS., CA., CPIM., Member IoD., IoD Company Director’s Course

Alan is an experienced CFO, business development manager and company director and has worked in the forestry, kiwifruit, paper and meat industries.

“I really enjoy becoming part of my client’s team to help them achieve their goals. I provide specialist services that help clients develop and align their strategic planning, business strategies and processes, financial management, leadership and people management.”

Alan loves the outdoors and especially loves a challenge. He has competed in NZ Rock ‘n’ Roll Champs, Ironman, Coast to Coast, Kepler Challenge and walked to Everest Base Camp. In his ‘quiet time’ he likes to dive, fish and hunt.

Mavis Wright

Client Manager

6th Form Cert., U.E., MYOB, TEO, Xero Certified, XRB (Tier 1- 3 Reporting Standards)

Mavis is an experienced business woman and accountant having owned and worked in wireless ISP, food and accounting businesses.

“I am passionate about providing clients with friendly, efficient service so they can get on with what really matters to them. We pride ourselves in answering queries, delivering monthly and annual financial reports and filing income tax and GST returns in an efficient and timely manner.”

An outdoors girl at heart, Mavis loves spending time in the bush, scuba diving, motor cycling and at the beach. Her appetite for adventure has seen her try paragliding, fishing and mountain biking. In quieter moments, she enjoys gardening, sewing, reading and studying.

Ann Whyte

Client Administrator

UE

Ann has experience at the grass roots level of business and accounting management and appreciates the value of supporting small businesses to be as successful as they can. She enjoys interacting with clients and providing streamlined efficient service.
Biking to work is a great way to start and finish the day - if it’s not raining. I enjoy other forms of exercise to keep fit but also enjoy the quite time of handcrafts such as cross stitch. My 3 adult children live out of town so regular long weekends away suits my part time job.
I still have the bragging right of catching a yellow fin tuna heavier than my husband.

Toni Howard

Client Manager

With over 20 years experience in business administration and the last 12 in Chartered Accountancy.

I enjoy the challenge each day brings in accounting no two days are the same.
It’s great to meet clients and work closely with them to ensure their business meets deadlines and runs smoothly.

In my spare time I enjoy walking/running, reading, baking and spending time with my family and friends.

Kerrie Gurran

Client Administrator

6th Form Cert.

Kerrie has more than 18 years’ experience in client management and delivering day-to-day accounting services.

“By doing our clients’ regular wages, GST, PAYE, creditors and accounting administration, we meet their deadlines on time every time.”

If you want to talk sport, rugby and All Blacks, Kerrie is your girl! When she’s not involved with sport, Kerrie is busy on her lifestyle property in rural Whakatāne.