Who Are We?
Fetaki-Nima is committed to building a strong, connected, and expert Pacific Family Violence and Sexual Violence workforce that supports Pacific families and communities in Aotearoa.
Our Name
Fetaki–Nima is a Tongan phrase that means holding hands, joining hands, or working together in cooperation and unity.
Literal translation: Connecting or holding hands.
Figurative meaning: Symbolises unity, mutual support, and collectivity.
The name was gifted to us by Rev. Deacon Tevita Faka'osi in 2026.
Late 2022 | Foundation of the National Komiti
Volunteers from the Forum partner with the Te Puna Aonui Business Unit to establish what is now known as the National Komiti, aiming to represent a cross-section of the Forum’s membership.
July 2023 | Inaugural National Fono
The inaugural National Pacific Practitioners’ Fono takes place.
Post-July 2023 | Regional Expansion
Regional Fono rollout across the country to expand reach, improve collaboration, and deepen insights on solutions to eliminate family and sexual violence.
Ongoing operational collaboration between Te Puna Aonui Business Unit and the Komiti to develop agendas, coordinate meetings, share information, and manage membership data.
In Progress / Future | Formalisation & Recruitment
Work is currently underway to formalise a structured appointment process for the National Komiti.
Open opportunities for new members to get involved as the process develops.
Timeline
Our National Komiti
Fertaki-Nima is coordinated by a volunteer Komiti of practitioners from across both sectors. The Komiti plays the roles of connectors, navigators, advocates, and cultural anchors in the family violence and sexual violence system. We meet monthly to organise the activities of the Forum, ensuring that practitioners and organisations are supported in their work.
The current komiti consists of Kyla Rayner, Uipo Tagaloasa, Rev. Ifalame Teisi, Rev. Deacon Tevita Faka'osi, Joy Sipeli, Tima Hunt, Dr. Elizabeth Mati, Sylvia Yandall, Jono Selu, Maggie Velo and Diana Vao.
Contact
fetakinimakomiti@gmail.com
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