Marias Consulting Services Ltd

05/10/2026

Is your bookkeeping up to date?
Receipts everywhere?
Bank transactions piling up?
GST deadline creeping closer?

Let Maria’s Consulting Services take the stress out of your bookkeeping.

✅ Bank reconciliations – making sure your accounts match your records

🧾 Receipt management – keeping your expenses organised and accounted for

📋 GST preparation – accurate records ready for your GST return

💻 Xero bookkeeping – keeping your business financials up to date

⏰ Regular bookkeeping – so you don't have to play catch-up at GST time

Your bookkeeping doesn't have to be overwhelming. Stay organised, stay compliant and know where your business stands.

Get in touch with Maria’s Consulting Services to discuss your bookkeeping needs

28/09/2026

That’s a wrap on the WESCT election

The results are in, I didn’t receive enough votes to be elected as a trustee this time around. With 389 votes.

I am incredibly grateful to every single person who took the time to vote for me. 🙏

I know the people who have been elected will do a great job.

21/09/2026

🛠️ You stay on the tools. I’ll stay behind the scenes 📊

While you’re out doing the work — building, fixing, creating, serving customers and getting the job done

I’m keeping track of things behind the scenes.

The invoices, GST, payments, reconciliations and all the little bits of admin still need doing, but they don’t necessarily need to be done by you.

You do the work you’re good at.
I’ll do the work I’m good at.

14/09/2026

14/09/2026

This will be my last post about the WESCT candidate elections until the results are announced.

I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read my posts, engage in the conversation, ask questions, and most importantly, vote.

If I am elected, I am ready for the challenge and look forward to representing beneficiaries and getting stuck into the work ahead.

If I am not elected, I will still consider this a really positive experience. Putting myself forward, learning more about WESCT, talking with the community and having the opportunity to share my thoughts has been incredibly valuable.

Whatever the result, I’m grateful for this opportunity.

If you haven't voted yet — please make sure you post your voting pack this week so it will be recieved before voting closes.
You can vote online, you'll need your access code and password from your voting pack.

09/09/2026

This memory popped up yesterday, and it took me right back to one of the proudest moments of my career.

3 years ago, I was named a finalist for Bookkeeper of the Year, even more special, I was the WINNER of the Thought Leader of the Year Award with the NZQBA New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association

3 years on, I’m still incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful to have had my hard work and contribution to the bookkeeping industry recognised in such a special way. 🏆💙

07/09/2026

As a candidate for WESCT, I’m encouraging all beneficiaries to take the time to vote and have your say on the future ownership of TLC (The Lines Company).

This is an important conversation about what beneficiaries want the ownership of TLC to look like going forward.

👉 Should the ownership remain the same?
OR
👉 Would you like to see a different ownership structure?

And if you would prefer a change — what would that look like?

💭 What structure do you think would best serve beneficiaries in the future?

⏰ VOTING CLOSES
12 noon, Thursday 24 September 2026

https://www.wesct.org.nz/about-us/

31/08/2026

Have your say in the future of our community!

WESCT voting packs are arriving in mailboxes now. If you’re eligible to vote, please take a few minutes to complete your vote and have your voice heard.

Every vote counts, and your choice helps shape the future of our community and how our community-owned electricity asset is represented.

Don’t put it aside — vote before voting closes at midday, Wednesday 24 September.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to consider the candidates and cast their vote. 🙏

24/08/2026

WESCT voting packs are arriving in mailboxes now!

WESCT owns 100% of The Lines Company (TLC) on behalf of its beneficiaries — our community.
By voting, you have a say in who helps guide the Trust and protect what matters to our community.

🗳️ Make your vote count!
Voting closes midday, Wednesday 24 September

Photo from meet the candidates evening
Map is the WESCT area - if your in this area with a ICP number you can vote!

17/08/2026

I’m proud to share that I am a candidate in the 2026 Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (WESCT) Trustee Election.

I encourage you to come and meet the candidates on the Weds 19th Aug 5.30pm at the L*z Munroe Centre.

I look forward to meeting you and answering any questions.

Thank you for your support!