Ko Jodie Govind ahau
Ko Ngāti Kahungungu raua ko Ngai Tuhoe nga iwi
Ko Waiau te awa
Ko Takitimu te waka
Ko Ngai Tamaterangi te hapū
Ko Rangihua te Marae

Jodie is married to Ajay, and has two amazing tamariki: Boston 8, who goes to Gracefield Primary School and Bryleigh 4, who attends Shine Montessori. Jodie is also owner of two crazy dogs and a ngeru Hōhā.

Jodie loves keeping active, walking her dogs, playing squash and returning to her ūkaipō with whānau and tamariki. She is an advocate for children with neurodiversity and enjoys being involved in the community where ever she can.