Hana Schmidt says Fa'anānā Efeso Collins always supported her work and was there as a soundboard for her ideas. Photo: Supplied
Respect and alofa (love) continue to come through for Fa'anānā Efeso Collins from peers and youth in South Auckland.
He's been described as warm, kind, and was a strong voice for Māori and Pasifika communities - particularly rangatahi.
The Green MP collapsed and died during a charity event in Auckland on Wednesday morning.
Before becoming an MP, Fa'anānā Efeso Collins was Manukau ward councillor for two terms and ran for the Auckland Mayoralty in 2022.
He gave his maiden speech in Parliament just a week ago.
RNZ reporter Lucy Xia has the story.
