Our People
Martin Hawes
Trustee & Chair
Martin Hawes moved to Sumner from Queenstown in 2020. He has previously lived in the area in the 1990s at which time he lived in Redcliffs. Martin Hawes has been in personal finance for most of his career. He has written 22 books on finance the best-known being Family Trusts and Twenty Good Summers. Martin has been a financial advisor but is now Chair of the Investment Committee for Summer KiwiSaver, a director of Lifetime Income and a board member of the New Zealand Shareholders Association. Martin was President of Save the Children New Zealand, a trustee of the Community Trust of Southland and was Chair of the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust. He is a keen swimmer, mountaineer, rock climber, skier, and walker.
Max Mathias
Trustee & Treasurer
Max spent his working life in the Finance Industry in Christchurch, retiring as an Authorised Financial Advisor at Craigs Investment Partners in 2018. Max holds several Trustee roles, and pursues his interests in photography and travel.
Jane Paterson
Trustee
Jane originally trained as a pharmacist and managed Sumner Pharmacy. After post-graduate studies she moved into the corporate world and worked in senior management roles in both NZ and Australia, primarily in the health industry. Jane was a non-executive Director of a large not-for-profit organisation in Australia whilst living there and on her return to NZ. Since returning to NZ, she has volunteered across a number of different sectors and in varying capacities.
John Christensen
Trustee
A Redcliffs resident for all of his life, John was educated at Christchurch Boys’ High School and later studied Engineering at Canterbury University. Well known in hockey circles, John played for New Zealand from 1968 (at 20 years of age) to 1979, and was a three time Olympian, capping his career as a Gold Medallist at the 1976 Montreal Games. He coached the Redcliffs Senior team and Canterbury Reps for many years and later became a national selector. John has worked for the Heathcote and Banks Peninsula Councils, as they were, and then for the Selwyn District Council where he was Environmental Services Manager.
Nadine Prutton
Trustee
Nadine lives in Sumner with her husband and two young children. During the week she is a senior commercial and property lawyer at Duncan Cotterill specialising in property development and commercial matters. On the weekends she enjoys spending time in and around Sumner with her family, running in the hills, enjoying the beach and yoga.
Noah Lewis
Trustee
Noah’s study towards a Bachelor of Science in Linguistics and Computer Science was supported by the Foundation’s 2022 Science Scholarship. After going through the interview process he became interested in the Foundation and was keen to be more involved as a trustee
Sarah Angelo
Trustee
A recipient of the 2022 Humanities Scholarship, Sarah Angelo is set to complete her teacher training this year. A familiar face at Te Kura o Paeraki | Mt Pleasant Primary in Learning Support, Sarah brings a strong background in hospitality and wellbeing to her community contributions. Sarah, her husband and two children all work and play in the Ferrymead- Summer location enjoying the benefits and beauty this community has to offer.
Andrew Clark
Trustee
Andrew and his family are proud residents of Heathcote Valley. He is known for his unwavering support for the local community especially when it is in need. Andrew has always possessed a strong desire to share his knowledge and believes in giving people a “leg up” by demonstrating that others believe in their potential. During the working week, he manages a local construction company as well as being involved in various other business interests. Post quakes Andrew helped hundreds of local’s repair and rebuild their homes and livelihoods. On the weekends, he is often seem exploring the valley with his dog or up on the nearby slopes, embracing the beauty of our region.
Andrea Heffernan
Trustee
Andrea has a background in communications and marketing, but more recently has been leading and facilitating a mental health training programme for a national organisation. She works freelance on communication projects and facilitating mental health workshops. Living beach-side is a critical factor for her own wellbeing and she is a strong advocate for genuine work-life balance. Andrea can regularly be spotted with Roxy the Spoodle in tow, padding the pathway in Redcliffs or along Sumner Beach. A Redcliffs resident for 20 years, she is currently finishing the DIY project that kept on giving, painting her house. Andrea is also a trustee on the board of Philipstown based, Ōtautahi Creative Spaces.
Alicia Mallo
Secretary
A marine biology degree led me to a decade of research and education in Australia, Tonga, Alaska, and Hawaii and then on to New Zealand where I earned my master’s degree in marine ecology at the University of Auckland. After becoming a mother of 3, I shifted gears and spent the last decade working in the not- for- profit grant writing and management space. I’m truly passionate about helping charitable organisations thrive, in order to build resilient and connected communities and environments. I am fortunate to collaborate with several local organisations, including Sumner Bays Union Trust, Sumner Community Residents’ Association & Hub, and the Sumner Ferrymead Foundation.