Ko Ingarihi, Airihi me Werehi te whakapapa
Ko Slains Castle te waka
I tipu au i te maru o Maungakiekie, i te taha o te Waitematā
Ko Ngāmotu tōku kāinga
Ko Littlewood te hapū
Ko Clinton te whanau
Ko Amanda Clinton-Gohdes tōku ingoa
It has been a privilege to serve as one of your Councillors for the past six years, and I would be honoured to continue this work.
I am a former lawyer and scientist with a heart for the community. In addition to serving two terms 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.
I am a Trustee of Wild for Taranaki and Puke Ariki Trust, am a member of Institute of Directors and have held many volunteer roles since starting to volunteer as a teenager.
I have a Bachelor of Science and an Honours degree in Law, with a focus on policy, hold a Level 4 Certificate in Te Reo Māori and previously qualified as a Resource Management Commissioner.
I am also mum to a one year old and a four year old, and strive to anchor each Council decision in what’s best for the next generation
The roles I’ve held in Council this term include:
I bring all these attributes to the role of Councillor, and I will continue to dedicate myself to the future of our region and our community.