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In our ongoing commitment to providing unparalleled legal intelligence, this latest installment of our Expert\u2019s Edge series we sit down with Stephen Blakeley BA LLB, senior legal editor, to find out how environmental law in New Zealand affects different aspects of our lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does your role as a legal editor at Thomson Reuters entail?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a Senior Editor, Writer and Editorial Coordinator with the Commentary team at Thomson Reuters New Zealand, where I have worked for almost 20 years. My role includes editorial responsibility for a number of publications, including <em>Resource Management<\/em>, <em>Salmon Environmental Law<\/em>, <em>Building Law in New Zealand<\/em>, <em>Green and Hunt on Arbitration Law<\/em> <em>and Practice<\/em> and <em>Environmental Handbook<\/em>. 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Our legislation team quickly adds new legislation to <em>Westlaw New Zealand<\/em> and consolidates amendments into existing Acts. Our author team of experienced practitioners regularly reviews case law and legislative developments, updating and expanding commentary to provide relevant analysis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anything else you\u2019d like to share?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A useful tip for our <em>Westlaw New Zealand<\/em> customers is to set up <em>Alert 24<\/em> Publication Alerts. For example, an <em>Alert 24 YourEnvironment<\/em> alert will give you the latest environmental legislation, case law, news and Thomson Reuters product developments in your inbox every morning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expert author teams<\/strong><br><strong>Resource Management<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt Conway BCA, LLB Partner, Simpson Grierson&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luke Hinchey LLB, MPlanPrac (Hons) Partner, Chapman Tripp&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Briar Gordon MA, LLB (Hons), PhD Senior Parliamentary Counsel, Parliamentary Counsel Office&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Duncan Laing BA, LLM Duncan Laing Advisory&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mike Wakefield LLB, BSc (Geography) Partner, Simpson Grierson&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>James Winchester BA, LLB Barrister&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Helen Atkins LLB&nbsp; Commissioner\/Barrister&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salmon Environmental Law<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alan Dormer LLB (Hons), MPP, Barrister&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian Putt BA, DipTP, Dip AF, Planning Consultant&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karenza de Silva LLB (Otago), LLM (Envir) (Hons) (Auckland), Environmental Lawyer&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuart Ryan LLB, MSc (Hons), Barrister&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David Mead BTP, MNZPI, Urban Planner&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thank you to Stephen Blakeley, senior legal editor and his team of expert authors in environment and resource management.\u00a0As a legal professional, if you are in need of the most up-to-date and trusted environment and resource management legal content in New Zealand, look no further than the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomsonreuters.co.nz\/en\/products-services\/legal\/westlaw-new-zealand\/practice-areas\/environment-and-resources.html\">Environment &amp; Resources Practice Area on Westlaw New Zealand<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other articles in The Expert\u2019s Edge series:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/insight.thomsonreuters.co.nz\/legal\/posts\/civil-litigation-insights\">Current Civil Litigation insights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/insight.thomsonreuters.co.nz\/legal\/posts\/the-experts-edge-current-employment-law-insights\">Current Employment insights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/insight.thomsonreuters.co.nz\/legal\/posts\/aviation-and-space-law-insights\">Current Aviation and Space insights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/insight.thomsonreuters.co.nz\/legal\/posts\/current-criminal-law\">Current Criminal insights<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/insight.thomsonreuters.co.nz\/legal\/posts\/local-government-insights\">Local Government insights<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the legal landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, staying ahead of the curve has never been more critical for lawyers and their clients. 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