Julie Fairey (she/her)
@juliefairey.bsky.social
Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa, Tāmaki Makaurau AKL, councillor, leftwards, feminist, climate action, social justice, public transport nerd.
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We look so good compared to [checks list] Hong Kong which [checks notes] launched a citywide uprising in the face of the world's largest authoritarian government riding a nothing-left-to-lose mentality captured by the line "7k for a house like a cell/you really think we out here scared of jail?"
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 AM
We look so good compared to [checks list] Hong Kong which [checks notes] launched a citywide uprising in the face of the world's largest authoritarian government riding a nothing-left-to-lose mentality captured by the line "7k for a house like a cell/you really think we out here scared of jail?"
Kids maybe don’t read Marilyn Waring’s book chronicling her time in the National caucus before bed; I dreamt that my mum was an MP and she and another MP were having this ongoing argument w Muldoon who was deputy PM and Holyoake was there too as PM and I was trying to facilitate…
November 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Kids maybe don’t read Marilyn Waring’s book chronicling her time in the National caucus before bed; I dreamt that my mum was an MP and she and another MP were having this ongoing argument w Muldoon who was deputy PM and Holyoake was there too as PM and I was trying to facilitate…
When someone says Auckland's housing isn't so unaffordable by reading out other cities that are worse, and it's basically this list. These are the MOST unaffordable housing markets in the world. There are only 11 housing markets worse than Auckland, on this measure (which has it's issues). 😠
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 AM
When someone says Auckland's housing isn't so unaffordable by reading out other cities that are worse, and it's basically this list. These are the MOST unaffordable housing markets in the world. There are only 11 housing markets worse than Auckland, on this measure (which has it's issues). 😠
FTR for those who were watching Auckland Council's Governing Body earlier and there was a big blow up by Cr Lee about the new Standing Orders - he didn't attend the (open) workshop on it last week where we had some very robust discussions, which staff then captured in the changes put to us today.
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
FTR for those who were watching Auckland Council's Governing Body earlier and there was a big blow up by Cr Lee about the new Standing Orders - he didn't attend the (open) workshop on it last week where we had some very robust discussions, which staff then captured in the changes put to us today.
If you live in AKL please check out this amazing opportunity - I supported the Advisory Panels last term and they are amazing folks who get a chance to have real influence on Auckland Council's organisation and politically. ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2025/11...
Auckland mayor gives green light to advisory panels
Tāmaki Makaurau Mayor Wayne Brown has endorsed Auckland Council’s demographic advisory panels for another three-year term, validating an important aspect of the council’s governance structure through ...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:37 PM
If you live in AKL please check out this amazing opportunity - I supported the Advisory Panels last term and they are amazing folks who get a chance to have real influence on Auckland Council's organisation and politically. ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2025/11...
Thanks to Jessica Hopkins for covering the elected member survey highlighting abuse towards politicians in local govt, & asking me about it. It's way worse for others too. I hope by talking about this we can change this culture. (Limiting replies on this for obv reasons!)
'It just seems cruel': Councillor shocked by comments after cycling accident
Councillor Julie Fairey has become accustomed to abusive comments - but she was still stunned.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Thanks to Jessica Hopkins for covering the elected member survey highlighting abuse towards politicians in local govt, & asking me about it. It's way worse for others too. I hope by talking about this we can change this culture. (Limiting replies on this for obv reasons!)
Hot tip for #SecretSantaAoNZ sleuthers: check out the media feed on their profile, as the photos they share can spark some good ideas. Better Living Everyone.
November 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Hot tip for #SecretSantaAoNZ sleuthers: check out the media feed on their profile, as the photos they share can spark some good ideas. Better Living Everyone.
#SecretSantaAoNZ I am a little fussy about some things but mostly welcome anything creative, second hand, and/or handmade (by someone else is grand too!)
Fussiness: dark choc only and nothing alcoholic or w coffee thx, I tend to react to lpts of skin stuff so best avoid.
Faves: feminism..
Fussiness: dark choc only and nothing alcoholic or w coffee thx, I tend to react to lpts of skin stuff so best avoid.
Faves: feminism..
November 21, 2025 at 6:48 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ I am a little fussy about some things but mostly welcome anything creative, second hand, and/or handmade (by someone else is grand too!)
Fussiness: dark choc only and nothing alcoholic or w coffee thx, I tend to react to lpts of skin stuff so best avoid.
Faves: feminism..
Fussiness: dark choc only and nothing alcoholic or w coffee thx, I tend to react to lpts of skin stuff so best avoid.
Faves: feminism..
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So in a few month's time when the govt is telling you the social media under 16 age ban is to protect children, remember that they don't actually care about children's safety. They don't care about trans kids. They don't care about tamariki Māori. They don't care about feeding kids. #nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
So in a few month's time when the govt is telling you the social media under 16 age ban is to protect children, remember that they don't actually care about children's safety. They don't care about trans kids. They don't care about tamariki Māori. They don't care about feeding kids. #nzpol
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In case you needed reminding that gender affirming care is reproductive healthcare, comments sections about the puberty blocker ban are full of anti-abortion eggs crowing about it today
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In case you needed reminding that gender affirming care is reproductive healthcare, comments sections about the puberty blocker ban are full of anti-abortion eggs crowing about it today
Damn i missed sign ups for Secret Santa 😢
November 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Damn i missed sign ups for Secret Santa 😢
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If they can ban access to healthcare like puberty blockers for one group of people, they can do this with any healthcare for their next target. They will ban abortion again given the chance and they will come after contraception after that. The anti-choice movement is our govt right now. #nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
If they can ban access to healthcare like puberty blockers for one group of people, they can do this with any healthcare for their next target. They will ban abortion again given the chance and they will come after contraception after that. The anti-choice movement is our govt right now. #nzpol
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Auckland’s traffic is bad because we built all our houses in Massey and Papakura to avoid upsetting the inhospitable residents of our inner city suburbs thespinoff.co.nz/society/19-1...
November 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Auckland’s traffic is bad because we built all our houses in Massey and Papakura to avoid upsetting the inhospitable residents of our inner city suburbs thespinoff.co.nz/society/19-1...
The cruelty is a feature. It’s not ok. We must must must protect trans kids #TransRightsAreHumanRights
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The cruelty is a feature. It’s not ok. We must must must protect trans kids #TransRightsAreHumanRights
Pretty cool seeing the mix of folks in Tāmaki Makaurau’s city centre for Metallica and the World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education. Delightful juxtapositions in clothing 🥰
November 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Pretty cool seeing the mix of folks in Tāmaki Makaurau’s city centre for Metallica and the World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education. Delightful juxtapositions in clothing 🥰
I’m doing extra councillor clinics this month to help answer queries about Plan Change 120.
I’m at the Albert Eden Gardens Fest at Western Springs Halls until 1pm today, at Epsom Library 3.30pm-5.30pm Monday, Wesley Markets 9-11 Tuesday, more tbc.
Come have a chat (about anything) :)
I’m at the Albert Eden Gardens Fest at Western Springs Halls until 1pm today, at Epsom Library 3.30pm-5.30pm Monday, Wesley Markets 9-11 Tuesday, more tbc.
Come have a chat (about anything) :)
November 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I’m doing extra councillor clinics this month to help answer queries about Plan Change 120.
I’m at the Albert Eden Gardens Fest at Western Springs Halls until 1pm today, at Epsom Library 3.30pm-5.30pm Monday, Wesley Markets 9-11 Tuesday, more tbc.
Come have a chat (about anything) :)
I’m at the Albert Eden Gardens Fest at Western Springs Halls until 1pm today, at Epsom Library 3.30pm-5.30pm Monday, Wesley Markets 9-11 Tuesday, more tbc.
Come have a chat (about anything) :)
Btw over on the other site I got a response that I know about bad apples cos I married one, because apparently the correct response to my rage over a cover up of sexual abuse by our highest level cops is to tribally reply “I know you are but what am I” 🤦🏻♀️ sure dude.
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Btw over on the other site I got a response that I know about bad apples cos I married one, because apparently the correct response to my rage over a cover up of sexual abuse by our highest level cops is to tribally reply “I know you are but what am I” 🤦🏻♀️ sure dude.
First AKL Council discussion of the new term about the Annual Budget for 26/26 (a briefing from staff and chance to ask questions) and 15 minutes in we still have Cr Fletcher, Watson, Lee, Turner and Filipaina missing. First four are often very critical of council finances and spending... 🤔
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
First AKL Council discussion of the new term about the Annual Budget for 26/26 (a briefing from staff and chance to ask questions) and 15 minutes in we still have Cr Fletcher, Watson, Lee, Turner and Filipaina missing. First four are often very critical of council finances and spending... 🤔
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This is not just some "bad apples" in the Police that happen to be all gone now. No. This is yet another example of systemic gendered violence and the weaponisation of the law against victims of gendered violence. Police protect power. #nzpol
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This is not just some "bad apples" in the Police that happen to be all gone now. No. This is yet another example of systemic gendered violence and the weaponisation of the law against victims of gendered violence. Police protect power. #nzpol
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Why do we keep missing the second half of the saying?
A few bad apples *spoil the bunch*.
These aren't the 'few', they are the spoiled bunch - and the answer surely involves going thru the apples one-by-one until no 'few' are left to do the spoiling?
A few bad apples *spoil the bunch*.
These aren't the 'few', they are the spoiled bunch - and the answer surely involves going thru the apples one-by-one until no 'few' are left to do the spoiling?
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Why do we keep missing the second half of the saying?
A few bad apples *spoil the bunch*.
These aren't the 'few', they are the spoiled bunch - and the answer surely involves going thru the apples one-by-one until no 'few' are left to do the spoiling?
A few bad apples *spoil the bunch*.
These aren't the 'few', they are the spoiled bunch - and the answer surely involves going thru the apples one-by-one until no 'few' are left to do the spoiling?
Why (some) men great til they gotta be great, again.
We went through Louise Nicholas; bad apples, never again.
We went through Roastbusters; bad apples, never again.
We go through this every couple of years, and that’s just what gets made public.
It’s not good enough. We all deserve better.
We went through Louise Nicholas; bad apples, never again.
We went through Roastbusters; bad apples, never again.
We go through this every couple of years, and that’s just what gets made public.
It’s not good enough. We all deserve better.
IPCA report says the PM and Police Minister were in receipt of the McSkimming emails
Would be nice to get some answers about who kew what & when about all of that
Would be nice to get some answers about who kew what & when about all of that
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Why (some) men great til they gotta be great, again.
We went through Louise Nicholas; bad apples, never again.
We went through Roastbusters; bad apples, never again.
We go through this every couple of years, and that’s just what gets made public.
It’s not good enough. We all deserve better.
We went through Louise Nicholas; bad apples, never again.
We went through Roastbusters; bad apples, never again.
We go through this every couple of years, and that’s just what gets made public.
It’s not good enough. We all deserve better.
If the barrel keeps having rotten apples put in, or apples are turning rotten once inside, at what point do you accept there’s a system problem?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If the barrel keeps having rotten apples put in, or apples are turning rotten once inside, at what point do you accept there’s a system problem?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
In my late teens and early 20s I was involved in a lot of protests that sometimes included peaceful occupations of offices such as MOE, university admin and once a uni library (including overnight stays). Even the steps of Parliament for a day in 1996. I was only trespassed once, for a feminist…
Several protesters were trespassed from Fendalton Mall for attempting to hold the government to account for their non-actions
#NZPol
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#NZPol
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Police anti-democratic overreach targets protesters outside National MP offices — PSNA
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 6 November 2025 Media Release: Police anti-democratic overreach targets protesters outside National MP offices PSNA is accusing Christchurch police...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
In my late teens and early 20s I was involved in a lot of protests that sometimes included peaceful occupations of offices such as MOE, university admin and once a uni library (including overnight stays). Even the steps of Parliament for a day in 1996. I was only trespassed once, for a feminist…