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Green Party MP Collapses and Dies During Charity Run

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Shocking news as Green Party MP Efeso Collins tragically passes away while participating in a charity run in Auckland. Read more about the unexpected incident here!

Green Party MP Efeso Collins collapsed and tragically passed away during a charity run in central Auckland. Known for his contributions to local politics, Collins was participating in the ChildFund Water Run when the heartbreaking incident occurred. His sudden death has left the Green Party and the wider community in deep sorrow.

Collins, a father-of-two and former Auckland councillor, was a respected figure in Auckland politics. His unexpected passing has stunned many, highlighting the fragility of life and emphasizing the importance of cherishing every moment. The Green Party leaders expressed their profound shock and sorrow at the loss of a dedicated colleague and friend.

Mayor Wayne Brown, acknowledging the passing of Collins, described him as a bold Pacific leader who will be greatly missed. Collins' commitment to supporting local communities and his passionate advocacy for causes close to his heart will be remembered as part of his enduring legacy.

In a poignant moment, Collins' recent maiden speech in Parliament serves as a poignant reminder of his dedication and vision for a better future. His sudden death at the age of 49 has left a void in the political landscape, with many reflecting on his impactful contributions and the positive change he strived to achieve.

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Green Party MP Efeso Collins dies during charity run (RNZ)

The father-of-two was taking part in a charity run when he collapsed in central Auckland.

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Green MP Efeso Collins dies after collapsing at ChildFund Water ... (New Zealand Herald)

Green MP Efeso Collins has died after collapsing while participating in a charity event in central Auckland . Collins was taking part in ChildFund Water Run ...

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On the passing of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins (OurAuckland)

Efeso's contribution to local politics began with a term on the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board. He served two terms as an Auckland Council ward councillor, ...

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Green Party 'absolutely devastated' after death of Efeso Collins (1 News)

Collins died after collapsing at a charity event in Auckland this morning.

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Green MP Efeso Collins dies after collapsing at Auckland charity event (TVNZ)

The former Auckland mayoral candidate was at a ChildFund event in Auckland's Britomart when the incident occurred.

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Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins dies after collapsing at charity run ... (Newshub)

Collins was taking part in ChildFund Water Run to raise funds to support local communities in the Pacific at 9am in Auckland's Britomart when he collapsed. What ...

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MP and former mayoral candidate Efeso Collins dies at charity event ... (Times Online - Auckland)

News media are reporting Collins was attending an event for ChildFund Water Run at Britomart in Downtown Auckland at 9am today, February 21, when he collapsed.

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Green MP Efeso Collins dies during charity run (RNZ)

The father-of-two and former councillor died during a charity event in central Auckland.

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Mayor Wayne Brown acknowledges the passing of Efeso Collins (OurAuckland)

The former Manukau ward councillor will be greatly missed by the Governing Body, and many people across the wider council group. He was a bold Pacific leader ...

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Green MP Efeso Collins dies after collapsing at charity event (The Spinoff)

Green co-leaders in 'profound shock' after Collins, 49, collapsed at a celebrity fundraising event in Auckland and could not be revived.

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Fa'anānā Efeso Collins: 'The giants whose shoulders I stand on' (RNZ)

Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins has died less than a week after giving his maiden speech in Parliament.

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Green MP Efeso Collins dies suddenly at 49: 'A great man' (TVNZ)

The former Auckland mayoral candidate was at a ChildFund event in Auckland's Britomart when he collapsed.

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