Palmerston North
Laurie Desborough
Audit Director

Laurie joined Audit New Zealand in December 1983. He is a member of our tertiary education sector group, which provides guidance and training specifically tailored to clients and staff working within this sector.
Laurie has worked with a wide range of entities, including extensive work in the tertiary education area.
Mark Maloney
Audit Director, Methodology

Mark returned to Audit New Zealand in 2005 after spending four years as Group Manager Assurance Services at Auckland City Council. Before that Mark worked for Audit New Zealand for almost 10 years, originally joining the Auckland office in 1991.
Mark is responsible for the office's audit methodology development, maintenance, and training. Mark also retains an audit portfolio which encompasses a wide range of clients in the central government, local government, health, and tertiary sectors.
Debbie Perera
Audit Manager

Debbie joined Audit New Zealand in 1993. Her current portfolio of clients includes local authorities, council-controlled trading organisations, energy companies, Crown Research Institutes, District Health Boards, tertiary education institutions, and Trust boards. Debbie is a member of our local government sector group.
Beulah Daunakamakama
Audit Manager

Beulah has been with Audit New Zealand since 1996. She manages a wide range of clients within the local government, energy, trust board, and tertiary education sectors. Beulah started with us as a graduate and has worked through the ranks.
During her time with Audit New Zealand, Beulah has been seconded to the Government of Tokelau through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. She has provided project management support, delivered training and facilitated workshops for public sector officers in Tokelau.

