Julie Fairey (born 1976 or 1977) 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.
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Julie Fairey
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| Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward Councillor | |
| Assumed office 16 October 2022 Serving with Christine Fletcher | |
| Preceded by | Cathy Casey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1976 or 1977 (age 46–47)[1] |
| Political party | City Vision |
| Spouse | Michael Wood |
| Children | 3 |
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Before becoming a local board member, Fairey worked in early childhood education, and was active among education unions.[1]
| Years | Ward | Affiliation | |
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| 2022–present | Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa | City Vision | |
Fairey ran unsuccessfully as the Alliance candidate for Epsom in 2002.[2][3] She ran as a list candidate in 2005.[4]
Fairey was elected to the Puketāpapa Local Board in the 2010 Auckland local board elections.[1] 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.[5]
In the 2022 local body elections, Fairey was elected as one of two councillors for the Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward.[6] She took office on 16 October 2022.[7]
Fairey's spouse is Mount Roskill former MP Michael Wood.[8] Both ran campaigns as electorate MPs in 2002,[3] and together were elected to the Puketāpapa Local Board in 2010.[1]