Starting 14 November 2025, both our Henderson and Kumeu offices will close at 12.30pm every Friday through 31 March 2026. We’re trialling a four and a half day working week, and we wanted to share why we’re doing this and what it means for you.
Why we're doing this
Staff wellbeing and work-life balance have always been important to us, and this trial is the next step in that commitment. We’ve also been working hard behind the scenes to improve our systems and production processes. These improvements have made us more efficient, and we’re now able to deliver consistently high-quality professional service in less time.
Rather than just pocketing those efficiency gains, we want to invest them back into our team. Happier, more balanced staff deliver better service. We’ve seen this play out time and again, and the research backs it up. When people have time to recharge, they bring more focus, creativity, and energy to their work.
What this means for you
Your service won’t be affected. We’ve planned this carefully to ensure we continue delivering the professional, efficient service you’ve come to expect from us. Our business hours Monday to Thursday remain unchanged, and we’ll still be responsive and available when you need us.
If you have an emergency on a Friday afternoon during the trial period, we’ll still be available to assist. Just call Yvonne Wood on 021 500 122, and we’ll make sure you’re looked after.
The bigger picture
This trial is part of our continuous improvement philosophy. We’re always asking ourselves: how can we do this better? Sometimes that means new technology or streamlined processes. Sometimes it means rethinking how we structure our working week.
The accounting profession is changing, and we’re committed to evolving with it. We want to attract and retain great people, and we want to create a workplace where they can thrive. This trial is one way we’re putting that commitment into action.
We’ll be monitoring how the trial goes over these months, gathering feedback from both our team and our clients. At the end of March 2026, we’ll evaluate the results and decide on the path forward.
Thank you for your support
Your support means a great deal to us. We’re grateful to work with clients who understand that investing in our people ultimately benefits everyone. We’re excited to see how this trial unfolds and look forward to sharing the results with you.
If you have any questions or concerns about our new Friday hours, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to make sure this transition is smooth for you.
Friday afternoon emergencies: Yvonne Wood, 021 500 122.
Curious about how we’re making this work, or want to discuss how efficiency improvements could benefit your own business? We’d be happy to share what we’ve learned about systems and processes that create time rather than consume it. Reach out if you’d like to explore how we can help you work smarter, not harder.
