Mojo Mathers 🇵🇸
@mojomathers.bsky.social
Chief Executive for the Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA). MNZM. Passionate about disability rights. Deaf, Cochlear Implant user, lives with fibromyalgia. Loves goats, gardening, captions. #FreePalestine #CaptionItNZ #ClimateJustice
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It’s hard not to believe that Luxon’s move to dump regional councils isn’t just another way to remove obstacles to rampant corporate profit making at our expense.
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 AM
It’s hard not to believe that Luxon’s move to dump regional councils isn’t just another way to remove obstacles to rampant corporate profit making at our expense.
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
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So ... the government just forced us all to have referendums on *existing* Māori wards because Local Communities Deserve Choice, but now they're unilaterally abolishing our regional councils because they don't like the Choices we made?
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM
So ... the government just forced us all to have referendums on *existing* Māori wards because Local Communities Deserve Choice, but now they're unilaterally abolishing our regional councils because they don't like the Choices we made?
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Nick Ruane has started a petition calling for increased funding for the Total Mobility scheme. The petition closes in four days, on 28 November.
Nick is also inviting anyone based in Wellington to come to Parliament grounds on 9 December at 12:30pm for the handover.
Nick is also inviting anyone based in Wellington to come to Parliament grounds on 9 December at 12:30pm for the handover.
Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.
petitions.parliament.nz
November 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Nick Ruane has started a petition calling for increased funding for the Total Mobility scheme. The petition closes in four days, on 28 November.
Nick is also inviting anyone based in Wellington to come to Parliament grounds on 9 December at 12:30pm for the handover.
Nick is also inviting anyone based in Wellington to come to Parliament grounds on 9 December at 12:30pm for the handover.
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Amid Gaza’s ongoing crisis, residents use social media to seek help for essentials like food, rent, and medicine, but face challenges like poor connectivity and algorithm bias.This volunteer led project amplifies survival appeals from trusted sources and consults Gaza based individuals for new ones.
November 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Amid Gaza’s ongoing crisis, residents use social media to seek help for essentials like food, rent, and medicine, but face challenges like poor connectivity and algorithm bias.This volunteer led project amplifies survival appeals from trusted sources and consults Gaza based individuals for new ones.
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Auckland's City Rail Link has almost arrived, with its opening due in 2026.
For some of us, travelling via public transport hasn’t always been accessible, but City Rail Link says the new transport system will “enable independent journeys for people, regardless of their ability or disability.”
For some of us, travelling via public transport hasn’t always been accessible, but City Rail Link says the new transport system will “enable independent journeys for people, regardless of their ability or disability.”
Is the City Rail Link's accessibility on the right track?
Aucklanders will be heading underground next year on the City Rail Link. Here's what we know about all the access features.
thedlist.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Auckland's City Rail Link has almost arrived, with its opening due in 2026.
For some of us, travelling via public transport hasn’t always been accessible, but City Rail Link says the new transport system will “enable independent journeys for people, regardless of their ability or disability.”
For some of us, travelling via public transport hasn’t always been accessible, but City Rail Link says the new transport system will “enable independent journeys for people, regardless of their ability or disability.”
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Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
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Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
November 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
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Just gonna keep saying it: There is no point growing the pie if the wealthy keep eating all of it.
November 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Just gonna keep saying it: There is no point growing the pie if the wealthy keep eating all of it.
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A new study co-authored by Joanne Dacombe, immediate past President of the Disabled Persons Assembly, finds young people with neurodevelopmental conditions are nearly 5 times more likely to die before 25.
Neurodivergent youth more likely to die before age of 25 than peers, study finds
While death among young people is rare, those with a neurodevelopmental condition are nearly five times more likely to die before the age of 25.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A new study co-authored by Joanne Dacombe, immediate past President of the Disabled Persons Assembly, finds young people with neurodevelopmental conditions are nearly 5 times more likely to die before 25.
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Being clipped by an EV was the final straw for Josaiah Fue to take action and make roads safer for the blind and low-vision community.
Disabled people face higher risks on New Zealand roads. Safer speeds, more signage in high-risk areas, and sound emitters on EVs are the way forward!
Disabled people face higher risks on New Zealand roads. Safer speeds, more signage in high-risk areas, and sound emitters on EVs are the way forward!
Petition launched for mandatory sound emitters on electric cars
Being clipped by an EV was the final straw for Josaiah Fue to take action and make roads safer for the blind and low-vision community.
thedlist.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Being clipped by an EV was the final straw for Josaiah Fue to take action and make roads safer for the blind and low-vision community.
Disabled people face higher risks on New Zealand roads. Safer speeds, more signage in high-risk areas, and sound emitters on EVs are the way forward!
Disabled people face higher risks on New Zealand roads. Safer speeds, more signage in high-risk areas, and sound emitters on EVs are the way forward!
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DPA is proud to be a living wage employer.
Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity.
The Living Wage considers basic expenses, and gives breathing room for rest, activities, or saving for a rainy day.
Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity.
The Living Wage considers basic expenses, and gives breathing room for rest, activities, or saving for a rainy day.
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
DPA is proud to be a living wage employer.
Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity.
The Living Wage considers basic expenses, and gives breathing room for rest, activities, or saving for a rainy day.
Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity.
The Living Wage considers basic expenses, and gives breathing room for rest, activities, or saving for a rainy day.
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There are some cases of measles in New Zealand at the moment.
Easy Read information is now available to help you learn more about measles.
You can read it here: healthed.govt.nz/.../measles-....
Easy Read information is now available to help you learn more about measles.
You can read it here: healthed.govt.nz/.../measles-....
healthed.govt.nz
November 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
There are some cases of measles in New Zealand at the moment.
Easy Read information is now available to help you learn more about measles.
You can read it here: healthed.govt.nz/.../measles-....
Easy Read information is now available to help you learn more about measles.
You can read it here: healthed.govt.nz/.../measles-....
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Remember: The fundamental issue isn’t the size of the government or how to make government more “efficient.”
It’s who our government is for.
Should it work mainly for big corporations and billionaires — or for the rest of us?
It’s who our government is for.
Should it work mainly for big corporations and billionaires — or for the rest of us?
November 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Remember: The fundamental issue isn’t the size of the government or how to make government more “efficient.”
It’s who our government is for.
Should it work mainly for big corporations and billionaires — or for the rest of us?
It’s who our government is for.
Should it work mainly for big corporations and billionaires — or for the rest of us?
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In case you weren’t feeling enough disgust about the conduct of Israel, Google and Amazon already.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Revealed: Israel demanded Google and Amazon use secret ‘wink’ to sidestep legal orders
The tech giants agreed to extraordinary terms to clinch a lucrative contract with the Israeli government, documents show
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In case you weren’t feeling enough disgust about the conduct of Israel, Google and Amazon already.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Last Thursday, one of the biggest strikes in the country took place. Learning support staff and teacher aides were joined by nurses, social workers, firefighters and doctors.
'More fair pay for our cares': The mega strike in photos
Learning support staff and teacher aides were joined by nurses, social workers, firefighters and doctors.
thedlist.co.nz
October 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Last Thursday, one of the biggest strikes in the country took place. Learning support staff and teacher aides were joined by nurses, social workers, firefighters and doctors.
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NZSL Info about Fires here: nzsl.getready.govt.nz/emergency/wi...
Wildfires
In New Zealand, people cause 98% of wildfires. They can happen any time of year, so your actions make all the difference. Find out what to do before, during and after wildfires.
nzsl.getready.govt.nz
October 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
NZSL Info about Fires here: nzsl.getready.govt.nz/emergency/wi...
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We’re thinking about those affected by wildfires today.
You can find emergency preparedness information in Easy Read, audio and large print formats at the following link. getready.govt.nz/alternate-fo...
You can find emergency preparedness information in Easy Read, audio and large print formats at the following link. getready.govt.nz/alternate-fo...
Alternate formats
Find emergency preparedness information in Easy Read, audio and large print formats.
getready.govt.nz
October 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
We’re thinking about those affected by wildfires today.
You can find emergency preparedness information in Easy Read, audio and large print formats at the following link. getready.govt.nz/alternate-fo...
You can find emergency preparedness information in Easy Read, audio and large print formats at the following link. getready.govt.nz/alternate-fo...
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Dan Shepherd, General Manager of Community and Inclusion at Blind Low Vision NZ, shares his lived experience, including the barriers he’s faced and his access requirements.
Captions available on the YouTube video!
Captions available on the YouTube video!
Blind and low vision Kiwis shut out of work | The Front Page
YouTube video by nzherald.co.nz
www.youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Dan Shepherd, General Manager of Community and Inclusion at Blind Low Vision NZ, shares his lived experience, including the barriers he’s faced and his access requirements.
Captions available on the YouTube video!
Captions available on the YouTube video!
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With only approximately 2% of housing stock in Aotearoa deemed accessible, some young disabled people are being forced to live in rest homes and inaccessible emergency accommodation. Henrietta Bollinger argues that we should not accept this as the status quo.
‘Is this a special facility?’: From rest homes to real homes for all disabled people
Living with other disabled people should be a choice not a last resort, says Henrietta Bollinger.
thedlist.co.nz
October 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
With only approximately 2% of housing stock in Aotearoa deemed accessible, some young disabled people are being forced to live in rest homes and inaccessible emergency accommodation. Henrietta Bollinger argues that we should not accept this as the status quo.
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Honestly, it’s exhausting that people think Gazans should only ask for help to survive to eat, to stay alive but not to dream, to study, or to rebuild their lives. Wanting education, safety, and a future isn’t greed. It’s being human.
October 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Honestly, it’s exhausting that people think Gazans should only ask for help to survive to eat, to stay alive but not to dream, to study, or to rebuild their lives. Wanting education, safety, and a future isn’t greed. It’s being human.
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Ok after an afternoon of results, texts, calls, messages on other apps and emails, I have some thoughts on today’s Local Election results
1) Voter turnout is depressing. 32%ish on average across AoNZ is pathetic.
2) The Māori Wards referendum should never have happened - it was a racebaiting farce…
1) Voter turnout is depressing. 32%ish on average across AoNZ is pathetic.
2) The Māori Wards referendum should never have happened - it was a racebaiting farce…
October 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Ok after an afternoon of results, texts, calls, messages on other apps and emails, I have some thoughts on today’s Local Election results
1) Voter turnout is depressing. 32%ish on average across AoNZ is pathetic.
2) The Māori Wards referendum should never have happened - it was a racebaiting farce…
1) Voter turnout is depressing. 32%ish on average across AoNZ is pathetic.
2) The Māori Wards referendum should never have happened - it was a racebaiting farce…
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The govt’s plans to means test benefits for 18 & 19 yos will put disabled, queer, Māori & other marginalised young adults at risk.
While I’m glad the disability rights angle of this issue has got traction (and was glad to speak to TVNZ) the Minister’s response was appalling. #nzpol
While I’m glad the disability rights angle of this issue has got traction (and was glad to speak to TVNZ) the Minister’s response was appalling. #nzpol
October 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The govt’s plans to means test benefits for 18 & 19 yos will put disabled, queer, Māori & other marginalised young adults at risk.
While I’m glad the disability rights angle of this issue has got traction (and was glad to speak to TVNZ) the Minister’s response was appalling. #nzpol
While I’m glad the disability rights angle of this issue has got traction (and was glad to speak to TVNZ) the Minister’s response was appalling. #nzpol
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Govt to cut #JobSeeker benefit for 18 & 19 year olds who’s parents earn over $65,000, even if the teens have a disability or health condition. With #CostOfLiving & the job shortage they’re cranking up stress levels to 11, all to meet a target.
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol
October 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Govt to cut #JobSeeker benefit for 18 & 19 year olds who’s parents earn over $65,000, even if the teens have a disability or health condition. With #CostOfLiving & the job shortage they’re cranking up stress levels to 11, all to meet a target.
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol