Martin Hawes is New Zealand's most popular financial author. He has written 15 books, most of which have appeared on the NZ Bestsellers List. His book on family trusts, first published in 1995, has sold over 100,000 copies. Martin is a popular speaker at seminars and conferences and also works as a financial adviser, giving advice to individuals and families on their investments and finances. He has a small number of independent directorships and is National President of Save the Children. Martin writes a column for the Herald on Sunday each week. He lives in Queenstown and in his spare time enjoys rock climbing, mountaineering, cycling, fishing and skiing.