Maritime Union acknowledges death of Efeso Collins

The Mari­time Uni­on of New Zea­l­and has paid trib­ute to Green MP Fa’anana Efeso Collins who died this morn­ing in Auck­land after col­lapsing at a pub­lic event.

Mari­time Uni­on of New Zea­l­and Nation­al Sec­ret­ary Craig Har­ris­on says Efeso Collins was a strong advoc­ate for Pasi­fika and oth­er Auck­land com­munit­ies with a great sense of social justice. 

“His sud­den passing is a great loss to this coun­try of a lead­er, and we express our thanks for his ser­vice and con­tri­bu­tion to work­ing people.”

“Our thoughts are with Efeso’s fam­ily and friends at this sad time.”