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Removing Auckland CBD height limits won't work - Residential CEO

Auckland's not about to rise up, unless there's an incentive, according to the boss of Auckland apartment company, Okham Residential. The Government wants taller and bigger towers in the city's centre, so it's looking to remove height and other restrictions. Modelling suggests that changes could make way for an extra 20 million square metres of floor space - which could support about 31,500 residents. But Okham Residential CEO Mark Todd says the numbers don't add up. He spoke to Lisa Owen.

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