Efeso Collins gives maiden speech a week before death | 1News

Tributes have flowed for Efeso Collins, a Green Party MP who died after suddenly collapsing at a charity event.
Among the tributes were party co-leader James Shaw, who said Collins had an "incredibly rare" set of characteristics in politics and he had been looking forward to seeing Collins - who only delivered his maiden speech last week - "flourish" in Parliament.
This is that speech.
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[@Marzipan_Rocks]

This was so well written that you could tell the type of man he was and what he hoped to achieve in his career. A huge loss to New Zealand, he looked like he would have had a bright future in Parliament. Very sad.

[@andrelahood5090]

Arohanui whanau, beautifully spoken courageous man gone too soon. Thoughts and prayers.

[@JocelynPeach]

Wonderful speech that showed the values of this empathetic man. What a loss that he is not able to continue his advocacy. RIP. Faamanuia le atua

[@LemomlemonYe]

Enjoy paradise brother, thank you for your service for our people. 😔🕊

[@craignalder1850]

Although Efeso had different political and economic and cultural persuasions to myself, I believe that he was a very good man and I am very sorry for his sudden passing.

[@fredasi4437]

Gone too soon my uso..
Thankyou for your service to the people of South Auckland 🙏. Manuia lau malaga.
Alofa atu ❤ .

[@impres22]

Inspirational.
Rip Efeso
I hope somebody Is following in your footsteps.

[@WaferBrik]

RIP, Efeso

[@raphtitus5765]

Beautiful and amazing speech cuz gone but not forgotten condolences to Fia and children and both families especially aunt Lotomau Collins RIP cuz❤❤

[@vibendareal711]

Rest In Gods Love Uso! Thank you for all the inspiration. Fly high Efeso❤

[@brennaningram8724]

Amazing speech, Amazing person, RIP Efeso ❤❤❤

[@j.tmathews2444]

Heartfelt condolences and prayers 🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@johndewever1322]

He was still so young, seemingly feeling well and was taken so suddenly; how can this happen; what could have caused this?

[@JRTIGER07]

❤ *Rest in Paradise Efeso Collins* ❤ My Condolence to your Wife & Whanau 🕊🕊🕊 *1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13* ❤❤❤

[@kathleenpopata9718]

A wee input Mr WP dare I say it such a worth speech sad in his death just hearingit The House requires more of kinds 😢 RI❤ He ataahua tana wairua me tino pai e Rangatira ko Efeso to Korero e tahi

[@anitawakeley7346]

Great speech .

[@growtocycle6992]

This guy would have been a great leader for the Green Party. 😢
I can't believe he is gone, before I had even gotten to know him.

[@frolyhorn1426]

🥲. So sad. Condolences to Mr. Collins' family on his passing. RIP. 🌿

[@fun----]

RIP, Blessings.

[@kiwichippie5465]

Rest In Peace Efeso, a great loss to the green party and the left in parliament in general. Good Speech!

[@ManiSaumani]

E , ua maliliu toa ua maumau aupega o le taua. RIP.

[@JaxTaylor-wz5ef]

Rip Efeso

[@007sweetkitten]

[@Sicilian49]

Please be reminded to stay away from sugar, starchy, over-processed foods, and sleep at the right hours to prolong one’s life span. May Jehovah God have mercy on our souls.