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Fleur Fitzsimons is a Wellington politician, lawyer and union organiser.

Early life and career
Fitzsimons grew up in the Hawkes Bay and studied law at Victoria University of Wellington. During this time she was involved in student politics and was president of the Victoria University of Wellington Students Association from 2003-2004.

She worked as a lawyer xxx, and has worked for the Public Service Association (PSA), New Zealand’s biggest union, since xxx. She currently holds the position of Assistant Secretary.

Fitzsimons lives in Island Bay, Wellington.

Political career
Fitzsimons represented the Labour Party in the Paekawakawa Southern Ward from the time she won a by-election in the ward in 2018 until standing down at the 2022 local elections. During this time she was particularly noted for her advocacy for safety in the city, social development, and support for trans community in the city.

Fitzsimons stood in the electorate of Rongotai at the 2023 general election. Fitzsimons served as the Labour Party's xxx from xxx.