Efeso Collins memorial mural

The story so far

Fa'anānā Efeso Collins, a Samoan-born former Green Party MP, social justice advocate and former Auckland councillor, died in February 2024 after collapsing at a charity event in Britomart.^{8, 24, 26 Feb 2025} In February 2025, the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board unanimously backed a proposed mural in Manukau to honour him, though the concept was still awaiting final approval at that time.^{8 Feb 2025} A mural depicting him was unveiled at a car park in Manukau, the Ronwood carpark, on Monday, one year after his death.^{24, 26 Feb 2025} His widow said the artwork had provided healing and joy for her family and described it as a precious taonga.^{24, 26 Feb 2025}

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The mural was unveiled at a Manukau car park, and his widow said it had brought healing and joy to her family.^{24, 26 Feb 2025}

Key moments

1. 8 Feb 2025Local board unanimously backs mural proposal to honour Collins.
2. 24 Feb 2025Mural of Collins unveiled at Ronwood carpark in Manukau.
3. 26 Feb 2025Widow says mural has brought healing and joy to family.

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