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Tongan seasonal worker dies in NZ [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 17:05

Fuifui ‘Ealelei (36) of Haveluloto reportedly passed away in his sleep on Sunday, May 16 in Hastings, Hawke's Bay.

The CEO for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Dr Fotu Fisi’iahi in Nuku'alofa today confirmed his death. He was working for Mr Apple NZ Ltd.

'Ealelei was reported to have been sleeping and when others went to wake him up for lunch on Sunday afternoon, they discovered he had already passed away.

An initial report from a doctor said the deceased suffered from a heart condition. His body is with the coroner to determine the cause of death, he said.

'Ealelei is survived by his wife and two children. His body is expected to be returned to Tonga for his funeral.

Tonga [2]
seasonal worker [3]
Hawkes Bay [4]
death [5]
Dr Fotu Fisi'iahi [6]
New Zealand [7]

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