Alexandra Parkinson Email & Phone Number

New Zealand

New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Resource Management solicitor. Experience involves an array of matters including Court litigation for prosecution matters, managing fast-track resource consent applications for developments, liaising directly with clients, government, council and specialists such as engineers and scientists. I have been fortunate enough to be requested by the Environmental Protection Authority to help an expert consenting panel as the decision writer on COVID-19 Fast track decision for development. I enjoy problem solving and communicating directly with the wider team to find the best solutions for our clients.

Research assistant for Dr Elizabeth Macpherson, associate professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Law at the University of Canterbury. Role involved a bros range of research work for international comparative studies on the rights of nature, legal personhood, corporate governance and governance studies with an environmental and indigenous rights lens. Work also involved the management of repository sites navigating copyright and contracts for various journal articles and published books.

Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Law Clerk for criminal barrister Philip Shamy, with 30 years experience in general litigation, 20 of which were previously as a Crown prosecutor.Work involved conducting research, helping write submissions to the court, participating in client meetings and watching court appearances.

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Over my internship period with Te Papa Atawhai, I co-authored “Ranges to Reef– a Hawke’s Bay Conservation Narrative. He Kōrero o te wāhi o te Matau-a-Māui.” This was written to highlight the conservation needs of Hawke's Bay with an 'at place' perspective for policy makers to consider in decision making processes. This was an insightful experience of how engaging with all members of the community, from local councils, stakeholders, landowners, iwi, hapū and whānau are essential to engage in conservation work.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Professional Legal Studies, Law

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb