Auckland's CBD Into the future

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Connal Townsend

Cannal Townsend. The Property Council of New Zealand.

Sector represented: Property

Area of interest on CBD board

particularly interested in commercial property
members of the property council contribute to the CBD targeted rate
high level of interest in urban design, with the property council being signatories to the New Zealand urban design protocol
support of and restraints upon development of commercial property
growth and enhancement of long-term sustainability of the city
roading and public transport
capital infrastructure - particularly public private partnerships
the central area plan and heritage.

Why I'm passionate about Auckland's CBD

We say that Auckland's CBD is the place that feels like the heart and expresses the soul of Auckland. That is so important because in many ways Auckland is also the heart and soul of New Zealand. By ensuring that business and investment thrives in our CBD we are ensuring that our nation has a vibrant and prosperous future.

Connal's background

national director, Property Council of New Zealand (which represents organisations who have a vested interest in commercial property, it collectively manages $24 billion worth of commercial property investments in New Zealand)
Justice of the Peace
previously:
- leader of a specialist team of management consultants in the finance sector
- regional manager for Housing New Zealand
- internal auditor for the Coal Corporation (Solid Energy)
- strategic and operations consultant for Deloittes
- researcher in parliament
- research officer in the Department of Internal Affairs
- manager in the Department of Labour.