Our Directors/Principals
Bryce Harris
Bryce has worked in the chartered accounting field since 1980, a born and bred Kiwi. He holds a Public Practice Certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and is a Xero certified advisor.
With a welcoming smile and a professional attitude, He has been instrumental in enabling tech to take away the tedious parts of tasks in our Chartered Accounting firm, with a strong emphasis on systemization, information technology and continuous improvement.
He is the consummate numbers man, a passionate chartered accountant, with a wealth of accounting experience to offer your business, either at start up or helping it grow along the way. Encouraging clients to make the most of technology, while at the same time ensuring clients stay tax compliant. He cares about people, their businesses, and thrives on working with a variety of clients across a broad spectrum of industries, to assist them meet their goals, whether that is growth or something else.
Outside of work, Bryce is married to Sue, and they enjoy amongst other things, being grandparents to their increasing number of grandchildren, and is always down for a game of golf or a mountain bike ride, when time allows.
You can email Bryce at bryce.harris@whaleyharrisdurney.co.nz or phone +64 9 869 6611.
Richard Durney
Richard is a Chartered Accountant and trusted business adviser.
Richard is an all-round professional with a wealth of experience and skills gained from over 20 years in the Chartered Accountancy profession.
He is passionate about helping his clients succeed, and he is often the first person that they call when they are faced with challenges in business. Richard is known for his ability to provide solutions, his passion for the business world and his timely, proactive and creative approach.
He has a strong background in compliance and taxation and has a particular interest in property issues, GST matters and client restructuring.
Being IT savvy he can provide support on a wide range of accounting packages including Xero and MYOB.
His personable, open manner, honesty and integrity through all facets of business and personal life make him your ideal business alliance. You and your success are paramount to him and to the business.
Richard is a family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He enjoys running, water sports and experiencing the great outdoors.
You can email Richard on rdurney@whaleyharrisdurney.co.nz or phone +64 9 869 6660.