Ewan Gardiner

Ewan chose accounting as a career after leaving school, studying at Napier Boys High School night classes whilst working as a junior at local accountancy firm Watson Blampied and Partners.

In 1975, Ewan and colleague Graeme Knobloch of Watson Blampied, established general accountancy practice Gardiner Knobloch.

For nearly four decades Ewan has been providing accountancy and business advisory services to a wide range of clients, many of whom remain with the firm today. He has achieved a high level of loyalty by listening to his clients, taking the time to find out their goals and aspirations, and then creating a plan to make them happen.

Ewan's leadership, wealth of experience across all aspects of accountancy and the specialist services the GKL team provides, ensures his clients receive the necessary support to grow their businesses, large or small.

A classic car enthusiast, Ewan spends his spare time indulging his passion for old Fords and hot rods from the 1930s and 40s. He lives with his artist wife on a lifestyle block on the outskirts of Napier and loves gardening, family time with his grandchildren and holidaying "wherever there's a car show".

"I value greatly the relationships with my clients. Listening to what they need and going the extra mile to help their businesses flourish makes my work rewarding."