He was warm, kind, and a strong voice for Māori and Pasifika communities, particularly rangatahi.
Tributes are pouring in for Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins who died during a charity event in Auckland on Wednesday.
Friends and colleagues say the 49-year-old left an enduring legacy for his South Auckland community where he served three terms on the local board and as ward councillor before giving his maiden speech in Parliament just a week ago.
Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to people in South Auckland about his influence.
