State housing is not a sin, it’s a public good

State housing is not a sin, it’s a public good

Opinion piece first published in Stuff’s community papers October 2023 Julie Fairey, Councillor for Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward For twenty years, I’ve lived in a Kāinga Ora dominated neighbourhood called Waikōwhai, south of Mount Roskill.  We bought a 1960s...
Julie Fairey: Councillor, Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward

Julie Fairey: Councillor, Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward

I’ve been very fortunate to be supported by my community to represent them on the Puketāpapa Local Board for twelve years, and now at the regional level for Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa as a councillor since October 2022.   I have a strong track record of working for...
Maiden Speech of Councillor Julie Fairey

Maiden Speech of Councillor Julie Fairey

E ngā mana E ngā reo E rau rangatira mā Tenā koutou Ko Puketāpapa Pukewīwī Mt Roskill te maunga te ru nei taku ngakau Ko Te Auaunga Oakley Creek te awa e mahea nei aku maharahara No Kaipatiki ahau E mihi ana ki ngā tohu o ne he o Tāmaki Makaurau e noho e nei au Ko...
Auckland Council elections a mixed bag for City Vision

Auckland Council elections a mixed bag for City Vision

City Vision is delighted with the election of Julie Fairey as the new Councillor for Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa and pleased the official results have confirmed other progressive gains across the region. However, it is a disappointing outcome for City Vision endorsed...