Auckland disability advocate and local board member remembered

Friday 14 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 14 Nov 2025, 11:35am

Tunumafono Fa'amoetauloa Avaula Colenso Fa'amoe MNZM died on 3 November. The former local board member and disability advocate was recognised for his work in disability rights and lifejacket safety reforms in Auckland.

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1. RNZFri 14 Nov 2025, 9:48am

   'Giant of the disability world': Auckland leader remembered for inspiring change (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsFri 14 Nov 2025, 11:35am

   'Giant of the disability world': Auckland leader remembered (opens in new tab)