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Auckland's CBD Into the future

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Dick Ayres

Dick Ayres. Sector represented: Residents
 

Area of interest on the CBD board

Auckland CBD Residents' Advisory Group Inc (RAG).

  • CBD residential provisions being equal in quality and priority to all other sectors
  • pedestrians in the CBD being accorded equal status in the provision of services to all other modes of CBD mobility
  • representing CBD heritage values and tree protection
  • notification of all CBD resource and building consents and the abolition of all non-notified CBD consent applications
  • the abolition of CBD business/office building consents mandatory parking provision and substitution of a 1 parking unit per residential unit for all apartment building consents
  • a seamless and interchangeable public transport system in the CBD and the Auckland region operating on a user focused, seven-day, 24-hour schedule.

Why I'm passionate about Auckland's CBD

A late starter in the residential stakes, Auckland’s CBD provides the heart and soul of New Zealand and can become a vital international city for residents and business alike.  By living in the CBD I am able to provide the support and leadership to mould Auckland into a South Pacific jewel. 

Dick's background

  • born raised and educated in Auckland
  • CBD resident since 2003
  • BA degree (Sociology Major) University of Auckland
  • treasurer and founding Member of the Auckland CBD Residents Advisory Group Inc.
  • widely travelled, and has visited many cities around the world.