I am standing for the Whangarei District Council in the Okara Ward 2019. If successful, I will be the first Māori autistic female in New Zealand to be elected to a District Council.

Image: Winnie on her pony at a riding event with her wheelchair on the ground beside her.

Ask yourself this Disability Pride Week, who is doing the talking for you and why aren’t you doing it for yourself?

"I am a published writer, avid reader, classical music lover and concert-goer...the opinion of others on my life challenges are not important"