This is the final short film showcasing our whānau stories. Today, we share the journey of Fete. In this blog, Dave details his kōrero with Fete regarding what he has been doing since the filming for He Ture Kia Tika and what is next for him.
What’s happened for you since filming?
Fete has been continuing his work with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in State care. He spends much of his time on panels that support the work of the inquiry and he develops the recommendations for implementation, which will be given to the Governor-General soon.
Fete has been instrumental in bringing forth the voices of the survivors of abuse, using both his own lived experience of the criminal justice system and the Pasifika contact, which has enabled connection to voices that might have been lost to the Inquiry.
What’s next for Fete?
Fete intends to continue the work that has opened up through the Inquiry, supporting the survivors as they navigate the recommended areas of redress and the issues which are sure to arise as systems are finally focused on and forced to change. He is in his element in this work and sees a future working as part of a similar Kaupapa that sits in a human rights space, addressing stigma and discrimination, with a particular focus on issues faced by Pasifika and other marginalised communities.
Watch Fete’s film
Ngā mihi Fete
Thank you Fete, from the He Ture Kia Tika rōpū. We are super grateful for the wisdom you have shared with us all. You can also read more about Fete’s story in our e-book collection, Ngā Taonga and see her contribution to our He Ture Kia Tika report on our resources page.
He Ture Kia Tika 