Auckland Council

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward
The Auckland Council makes strategic decisions for Auckland on public transport, urban planning, environmental protection and other big issues. The council provides funding to local boards to provide public services in their areas, and manages council-controlled organisations which provide infrastructure, such as public transport, water and sewerage. The councillors and mayor make up the governing body, which shares governance of Auckland Council with the 21 local boards. The governing body is made up of 20 councillors plus the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in Auckland). Two councillors will be elected from your ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Auckland Council election.

Julie Fairey

City Vision

| Chair of Puketāpapa Local Board, Auckland Council

Julie Fairey

City Vision

| Chair of Puketāpapa Local Board, Auckland Council

Why I'm standing

After 12 years on the Puketāpapa Local Board I am keen to take my advocacy skills and understanding of council to the regional level for Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa. I have a strong track record of working for a child-friendly Auckland, focusing on equity, climate action, transport choice and housing. I support strong community input to decision-making, and will champion local voices at the council table.

About me

As an elected member I've learned to collaborate with people who hold different views to find agreement. I'm clear about my values and priorities, and I have a record of working with others to make positive changes, in local government, early childhood education and women's health. I understand that a lot of the job is reading and listening, and asking good questions, and the need to make hard decisions for our future.

My priorities
  1. Supporting real action on climate change, to mitigate and adapt; otherwise the future is very grim.
  2. Improving decision-making processes to help communities make real change.
  3. Supporting the compact city model to house everyone and reduce carbon emissions.
Current role

Chair of Puketāpapa Local Board, Auckland Council

Before politics

Union organiser in education

Residence

Waikōwhai, Mt Roskill

Age

45

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Why I'm standing

After 12 years on the Puketāpapa Local Board I am keen to take my advocacy skills and understanding of council to the regional level for Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa. I have a strong track record of working for a child-friendly Auckland, focusing on equity, climate action, transport choice and housing. I support strong community input to decision-making, and will champion local voices at the council table.

About me

As an elected member I've learned to collaborate with people who hold different views to find agreement. I'm clear about my values and priorities, and I have a record of working with others to make positive changes, in local government, early childhood education and women's health. I understand that a lot of the job is reading and listening, and asking good questions, and the need to make hard decisions for our future.

My priorities
  1. Supporting real action on climate change, to mitigate and adapt; otherwise the future is very grim.
  2. Improving decision-making processes to help communities make real change.
  3. Supporting the compact city model to house everyone and reduce carbon emissions.
Current role

Chair of Puketāpapa Local Board, Auckland Council

Before politics

Union organiser in education

Residence

Waikōwhai, Mt Roskill

Age

45

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