The union movement is sending its love and condolences to the whānau of MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, following the shocking news of her passing.
"We are heartbroken for Takutai's whānau, hapū and iwi, for the people of Tāmaki Makaurau, and for Te Pāti Māori at this sad time," said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff.
"We deeply appreciate Takutai's tireless dedication and service on behalf of her people, including as a staunch advocate for rangatahi and for some of the most marginalised whānau in Aotearoa.
"We acknowledge that as Te Pāti Māori's spokesperson for Workers' Rights, Takutai fought to ensure the rights of working people were upheld.
"Takutai was a leader who had so much more to give, and will be missed dearly," said Wagstaff.
