A tribute from one Pacific leader to another.

49 yearold Green Party MP and former Auckland Councillor Efeso Collins collapsed and died at a charity event yesterday morning. 

Pasifika Medical Association Board Director Sir Colin Tukuitonga told Mike Hosking that he picked up the causes that other people perhaps wouldn't.

He says that includes young people and poor south Auckland communities, and his joining of the Green Party highlighted his concern for the environment.

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A tribute from one Pacific leader to another. 
49 yearold Green Party MP and former Auckland Councillor Efeso Collins collapsed and died at a charity event yesterday morning.  
Pasifika Medical Association Board Director Sir Colin Tukuitonga told Mike Hosking that he picked up the causes that other people perhaps wouldn't. 
He says that includes young people and poor south Auckland communities, and his joining of the Green Party highlighted his concern for the environment. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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