Efeso Collins
Appearance
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor.
Political career
Years | Ward | Affiliation | |
---|---|---|---|
2016–2019 | Manukau | Labour | |
2019–present | Manukau | Labour |
At the 2013 Auckland elections, Collins was elected to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and became the Chairperson.[1][2] He contested the Labour party candidate selection for the Manukau East seat before the 2014 general election, but ultimately Jenny Salesa was selected.[3][4]
At the 2016 Auckland elections, Collins was elected to the Auckland Council, replacing Arthur Anae, who didn't seek re-election.[5] He was sworn in as a councillor for the Manukau ward on 1 November.[6]
References
- ^ "Supermarket deal paves way for expansion of Old Papatoetoe mall". Panuku.co.nz. 7 July 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ Opeta Elika (11 October 2013). "Vote Efeso Collins" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Labour to select candidate for Manukau East – Scoop News".
- ^ Roberts, Sarah (28 February 2014). "Labour picks Manukau East candidate" – via Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Labour sweeps Manukau Ward". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ "Auckland councillor Efeso Collins claims discrimination at swearing in ceremony". 3 November 2016 – via New Zealand Herald.