Amanda Clinton-Gohdes for New Plymouth District Council

It’s been an honour and a privilege to serve our community as a Councillor for the last three years and I am determined that New Plymouth will keep being the incredible place that we love. To make sure of that, we need to protect and regenerate our environment, support our community to flourish, and ensure our economy can thrive - not just for now but for generations to come.

Community

Work in partnership to ensure each person in our community is supported, especially our most vulnerable, and that Council connects with all of us.

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Environment

Protect our environment from the pressures of climate change and waste, and facilitate regeneration for our children and grandchildren.

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Economy

Respond to inflationary pressures while transitioning to an innovative, inclusive, low emissions economy, and making sure that no one is left behind.

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About

I am a former lawyer and scientist with a heart for the community. In addition to serving a term on the New Plymouth District Council, I have experience in research, tertiary student support, equity advice, property and commercial law, and governance in the community sector.

Most importantly, I am led by my values – courage, clarity, excellence, and compassion.

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Having worked alongside Amanda on Council over the last three years, I have seen her hard work and commitment to the role. She brings a very strong ability to understand the complex details, assess risk and opportunity, and make pragmatic decisions. As she is so active in the community, these decisions are always balanced with the needs and voice of our very diverse community.

Stacey Hitchcock
New Plymouth District Councillor 2016-2022

Accomplishments

Ensured that pool admission fee increases did not apply to Community Services card holders
Moved development of the permanent Junction facility from year 5 to year 1-2 in the long-term plan
Increased operational funding for climate action by $450K over 3 years
Led the permanent establishment of a Sustainable Homes Adviser position, who offers free advice to residents about how to make their home more sustainable

Ensured diversity is a key consideration in appointing directors of Council controlled organisations, and ensured the definition of diversity is equity-focused
Oversaw distribution of over $1 million in community funding as Chair of the Community Funding Committee
Led climate change implications being included in every report that comes to Council
Ensured that climate considerations are included in every business case
Pushed to ensure climate related risks are included in risk register

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