Chartered Accountants | Christchurch & Blenheim
Specialist Farm Accountants with Real Farming Experience
For nearly 50 years, R J Preston Ltd has worked alongside farming businesses, farming families, agribusinesses and rural enterprises throughout New Zealand.
We help farming businesses improve performance, manage change, and plan for the future through practical accounting, taxation and business advice informed by real farming experience.
Supporting rural New Zealand since 1977.
Who we are
Advice Built on Experience
Every business is different and good advice starts with understanding the people behind it.
Since 1977, we’ve built our reputation on practical advice, long-term relationships, and doing things properly.
Our partners are active farmers and farming experience runs throughout our team. Combined with specialist accounting, taxation and business advisory expertise, this gives us genuine insight into the opportunities and challenges facing rural businesses.
Many of our client relationships span decades, allowing us to provide advice shaped by experience rather than simply a set of numbers.
Why us
Why Farming Businesses Choose R J Preston
We Understand Farming Because We Live It
Our partners are active farmers and farming experience runs throughout our firm.
Supporting Rural New Zealand Since 1977
Nearly five decades of helping farming businesses navigate change, improve performance, and plan for the future.
One Team for Accounting, Advisory, Technology & Data
A unique combination of accounting, business advisory, software development and data expertise under one roof.
Specialist Advice, Personal Relationships
Large enough to provide specialist expertise, small enough to know you personally.
Doing Things Properly
Careful, dependable advice backed by professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
Welcoming and Accessible
Friendly offices in Christchurch and Blenheim where clients are always welcome.
How we help
Practical Advice for Farming and Business
From improving profitability and managing tax obligations to planning succession and supporting business growth, we help farming businesses make better decisions with confidence.
Accounting & Tax
Accurate compliance and meaningful financial reporting.
From annual financial statements and income tax to GST, FBT, PAYE, and RWT, we help clients meet their obligations while gaining a clearer understanding of business performance through management and benchmark reporting.
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Planning for growth, ownership transitions, and long-term success.
From business performance and ownership structures to succession planning and strategic decision-making, we help clients evaluate their options and move forward with confidence.
Explore Business Advisory & Farm Succession Services 03Software, Systems & Data
Better information through better systems.
From accounting and farm management software to specialised business systems, we help clients choose, implement and improve the tools that support their business.
Our team combines accounting, business advisory, software development and data expertise, helping clients improve systems, reporting and decision-making.
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Farming Businesses We Work With
We work with a wide range of farming and rural businesses throughout New Zealand, including:
- Sheep & Beef
- Dairy
- Arable & Cropping
- Viticulture
- Horticulture
- Rural Contracting
- Agribusiness
From high country stations and hill country farms to irrigated and dryland operations, we understand that every farming business is different.
Our experience across a range of farming systems, regions, and business structures gives us practical insight into the opportunities and challenges rural businesses face.
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More Than a Motto
“We Care” has been part of R J Preston for generations. It reflects how we work with our clients, support our team, and approach every piece of work that leaves our office.
We believe good advice comes from understanding people, paying attention to detail, and taking pride in doing things properly. That philosophy has guided our firm since 1977 and continues to shape everything we do today.
Client story
Trusted by Farming Businesses Across New Zealand
I have been a client of R J Preston Ltd since 2004. The relationship has been excellent since I started the development of Mt Algidus Station, which has involved many technical complexities and challenges. The team have worked on a variety of matters for Mt Algidus, providing practical business advice and solutions, together with bookkeeping, annual accounts, management and benchmark reporting and tax planning.JRC Smiley Mt Algidus Station
For our clients
Resources & Insights
Practical articles, updates, tax insights, and business advice for farming businesses, agribusinesses, and rural enterprises.
Get in touch
Talk to a Team That Understands Farming
Whether you’re reviewing business performance, planning succession, purchasing property, restructuring ownership, or preparing for the next season, we’re here to help.
With specialist accounting expertise, real farming experience, and practical business advice, we’ll help you make informed decisions with confidence.
Tools we work with
Our software partners
We work with the accounting, payroll, reporting and farm management systems you already use, and pass our partner discounts straight on to you.
We are a Xero Gold Partner
Gold status reflects the number of clients we support on Xero and the certifications held across our team. We can set you up, train your staff and support you day to day.
