Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins has died after taking part in a charity event in Tāmaki Makurau Auckland Wednesday morning.
The father-of-two, three-term city councillor and former Auckland mayoral contender was taking part in a charity run when he collapsed suddenly.
His death comes just a week after he delivered his maiden speech in parliament.
He's being remembered as a passionate advocate, a committed leader in the south Auckland community, a son of the Pacific and a devoted father.
Floral tributes are now being laid at the scene near Britomart in downtown Auckland.
Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Charlotte Cook.
