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Biography
Julie Fairey is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor. In 2022, Fairey was elected as one of two councillors representing the Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward.
Early life
Before becoming a local board member, Fairey worked in early childhood education, and was active among education unions.
Political career
| Years | Ward | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2022–present | Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa | City Vision |
Fairey ran unsuccessfully as the Alliance candidate for Epsom in 2002. She ran as a list candidate in 2005.
Fairey was elected to the Puketāpapa Local Board in the 2010 Auckland local board elections. She served as the chair of the board from 2013 to 2016, and as the deputy chair for the first half of the 2019–2022 term.
In the 2022 local body elections, Fairey was elected as one of two councillors for the Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward. She took office on 16 October 2022.
Personal life
Fairey's spouse is Mount Roskill MP Michael Wood. Both ran campaigns as electorate MPs in 2002, and together were elected to the Puketāpapa Local Board in 2010.