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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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
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Fun fact: when you have Long Covid but can’t work you have to go on the Jobseeker benefit because GPs can’t say whether you’ll still have Long Covid in two years - so teens with chronic conditions are now conceivably navigating absolutely debilitating symptoms while also getting zero govt support 👍🫠
Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from Jobseeker benefit
The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Fun fact: when you have Long Covid but can’t work you have to go on the Jobseeker benefit because GPs can’t say whether you’ll still have Long Covid in two years - so teens with chronic conditions are now conceivably navigating absolutely debilitating symptoms while also getting zero govt support 👍🫠
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Perhaps a journalist could do a little deep dive into the NZ Salmon industry. Not everyone is aware, but the slight increase in water temperature has already fucked the industry real hard. Currently attempting to relocate everywhere because existing salmon farms are no longer viable.
#nzpol
#nzpol
October 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Perhaps a journalist could do a little deep dive into the NZ Salmon industry. Not everyone is aware, but the slight increase in water temperature has already fucked the industry real hard. Currently attempting to relocate everywhere because existing salmon farms are no longer viable.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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“Children and teenagers are twice as likely to develop long Covid after a second coronavirus infection as after an initial infection, a large new study has found.”
Great we’ve just confirmed that any NZ teenagers with chronic conditions trying to access government support are out of luck 🫠
Great we’ve just confirmed that any NZ teenagers with chronic conditions trying to access government support are out of luck 🫠
Long Covid Risk for Children Doubles After a Second Infection, Study Finds
www.nytimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:05 AM
“Children and teenagers are twice as likely to develop long Covid after a second coronavirus infection as after an initial infection, a large new study has found.”
Great we’ve just confirmed that any NZ teenagers with chronic conditions trying to access government support are out of luck 🫠
Great we’ve just confirmed that any NZ teenagers with chronic conditions trying to access government support are out of luck 🫠
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When they signalled this in the budget we @dpanz.bsky.social raised concern because of the dangerous & detrimental position this also puts disabled, queer, and young adults experiencing abuse in.
Absolutely wild that young *adults* are now forced to be financially tied to parents at 18 & 19yo.
Absolutely wild that young *adults* are now forced to be financially tied to parents at 18 & 19yo.
#nzpol The government has announced that 18/19 year olds, who live in a household where the parents earn $65,529 or more, can't claim jobseekers support. If both parents work 27 hours on the minimum wage - $634 a week - they will be expected to now financially support their adult offspring. A 🧵
October 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
When they signalled this in the budget we @dpanz.bsky.social raised concern because of the dangerous & detrimental position this also puts disabled, queer, and young adults experiencing abuse in.
Absolutely wild that young *adults* are now forced to be financially tied to parents at 18 & 19yo.
Absolutely wild that young *adults* are now forced to be financially tied to parents at 18 & 19yo.
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Fucksake. It's quite clear now that they only looked at this benefit policy as political marketing and took no advice on who it would impact – which includes young people with serious health issues and disabilities. Just feckless and cynical. Shame on them. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from Jobseeker benefit
The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 8, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Fucksake. It's quite clear now that they only looked at this benefit policy as political marketing and took no advice on who it would impact – which includes young people with serious health issues and disabilities. Just feckless and cynical. Shame on them. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Joe Biden said without Israel, Jewish people wouldn't be safe.
Israeli officials just dragged an American Jewish man to his knees, made him take a photo op with the Israeli flag, and yelled in his face and called him a terrorist
Israeli officials just dragged an American Jewish man to his knees, made him take a photo op with the Israeli flag, and yelled in his face and called him a terrorist
NEW: David Adler—a Jewish American on the Gaza aid Flotilla—details Israeli detention.
At one point, he says, he was forced to his knees for a photo op with the Israeli flag, as Ben Gvir yelled in his face, calling him a terrorist.
Says US "hung up" on families of Americans, veterans seeking help.
At one point, he says, he was forced to his knees for a photo op with the Israeli flag, as Ben Gvir yelled in his face, calling him a terrorist.
Says US "hung up" on families of Americans, veterans seeking help.
EXCLUSIVE: Freed Flotilla Activist David Adler Details His ‘Violent Abduction’ by Israel
The Jewish American writer says Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir specifically targeted him, forcing a photo op with the Israeli flag and calling him a “terrorist.”
zeteo.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Joe Biden said without Israel, Jewish people wouldn't be safe.
Israeli officials just dragged an American Jewish man to his knees, made him take a photo op with the Israeli flag, and yelled in his face and called him a terrorist
Israeli officials just dragged an American Jewish man to his knees, made him take a photo op with the Israeli flag, and yelled in his face and called him a terrorist