About Annabelle
I enjoy advising clients on a broad range of environmental and planning law issues. I believe it is important to understand what drives clients to ensure that I can provide them with well-rounded and practical advice.
Annabelle is an associate in the real estate, planning and construction team.
She qualified as a solicitor in New Zealand in 2021 and joined Russell-Cooke in 2024. Annabelle has experience advising a variety of clients, such as infrastructure providers and private developers, on environmental and planning law issues. She takes a practical approach to help clients understand and navigate the relevant planning framework.
Education
- Graduated with Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (genetics major) from the University of Otago
- Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
- Gained over three years of legal experience at a leading New Zealand law firm
Annabelle's highlights
23.01.2026
Russell-Cooke planning team shares recent success with Community Infrastructure Levy appeal
23.01.2026
Change of use issues – when is a change “material”?
01.07.2025
Planning reform ahead: new Bill proposes local fee control and fewer committee decisions