E47 Mojo Mathers, NZ Greens

This week, we begin a series of interviews with representatives of New Zealand political parties, ahead of the 23 September general election.

Jonathan Mosen speaks with Green MP and Disability Issues spokesperson Mojo mathers. Mojo, who is Deaf, is New Zealand’s only member of Parliament with a significant disability.

She discusses what it’s like to be the only disabled MP, some issues of significance facing disabled people in New Zealand, and how the Green Party would tackle them.