Sidekick is excited to announce the expansion of our rural services with the addition of Sidekick Lawson Avery in Masterton and the arrival of Brett Wooffindin to the team. Brett, who grew up on a sheep farm in South Canterbury, brings a wealth of global finance experience and a deep understanding of rural business needs. A Chartered Accountant with a degree in Commerce and Management from Lincoln University, Brett began his career at a Big Four firm in Wellington before holding senior roles in investment banking in London and NZX-listed companies. Since 2015, he has been a key part of Sidekick Lawson Avery, where he now leads our cloud-based solutions team, specialising in Xero, Figured, and strategic business performance improvement.
In Timaru, Richard continues to be a cornerstone of our rural offering. With over 20 years in rural finance and deep agricultural roots, he’s dedicated to helping farming businesses succeed.
With Brett joining Richard and strong partnerships like Figured, Sidekick is proud to support rural clients across Wairarapa and South Canterbury.
Get in touch today — reach out to Brett in the North Island or Richard in the South Island to see how we can help your rural business grow!

Brett Wooffindin

Richard Wheeler