Julie Fairey
New ZealandpoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Julie Fairey is an Auckland city councillor known for her advocacy for the arts and youth engagement. In a recent council meeting, she defended the funding for the St James theatre, arguing that it serves a broader audience than just wealthy arts lovers and is particularly appealing to young concert-goers.
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Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Julie Fairey said the Linwood Ave site had the potential to accommodate more housing while creating high-quality public spaces.
Large Mt Albert site hits market with potential for 10-storey apartment developmentsNew Zealand· 2026-08-04
Julie Fairey expressed uncertainty about how the council was supposed to do the work of new maps based on a law that hasn’t been passed.
Chris Bishop and Wayne Brown clash over Auckland’s latest housing density plansNew Zealand· 2026-03-02
Councillor Julie Fairey expressed concerns about the Government's funding approach for the project.
Eastern Busway: Funding for final section confirmed by Government, Auckland CouncilNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Julie Fairey raised that Auckland Council has been on the pathway of proposing fortnightly rubbish collections since 2012.
Auckland’s fortnightly rubbish collection trial kicked to kerbNew Zealand· 2025-12-16
Julie Fairey was re-elected with a big majority and largely supports the new residential zoning plans.
Local elections 2025: What will Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown do now?New Zealand· 2025-10-12
Julie Fairey is a councillor who described Wayne Brown as the most centrist person she had met.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown talks to Simon Wilson: Grumpy no more?New Zealand· 2025-09-27
Julie Fairey is a councillor who expressed concerns about construction disruptions in Auckland.
Ten things you might not know about Auckland Transport - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
Julie Fairey is a councillor who engaged in a light-hearted exchange with Mayor Brown.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown blasts Christine Fletcher’s planning comments - Love this City with Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Julie Fairey is a councillor who confronted Mayor Wayne Brown over his inappropriate comment.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s ‘vulgar’ orgasm comment and ‘boys’ club’ claims at councilNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
Julie Fairey was recovering after being knocked off her bicycle by a car.
Wayne Brown ‘out of Auckland every chance he can get’, claims mayoral rival Kerrin Leoni in council attendance spatNew Zealand· 2025-07-31
Fairey expressed her shock and disapproval of Williamson's comments during the meeting.
Exclusive: More explicit rumours about Tory Whanau – this time from Auckland councillor Maurice WilliamsonNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
Councillor Julie Fairey opposed the motion to prohibit private helipads.
Auckland councillor Mike Lee pushes to ban private helipads in residential areasNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Julie Fairey has a blanket rule of generally not accepting hosting invitations.
Auckland future stadium strategy: Eden Park’s hosting of councillors comes under scrutinyNew Zealand· 2025-03-22
Councillor Julie Fairey took a different tack.
Live at the St James, again: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venueNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
