- Researcher in Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Jono began his career as a barrister in Wellington and joined Corcoran French in June 2025. He has a background in civil litigation, specialising in resource management, local government, commercial and building disputes. Jono has experience with a broad range of resource consenting, planning and environmental enforcement issues with a particular interest in freshwater and property development. Jono's masters research focuses on the capacity of territorial authorities to regulate for biodiversity protections and ecosystem management.
Experience
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–presentSenior Solicitor, Corcoran French
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–presentResearcher, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Education
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2022Victoria University of Wellington , LLB/BA
Professional Memberships
- Resource Management Lawyers Association
- New Zealand Law Society
Contact Jono for
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- Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
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