Series

Good Hands - Lima Lelei

Television, 2003

Drama series Good Hands - Lima Lelei follows Kiwi/Samoan teammates and best friends Olivia (played by Tagata Pasifika reporter Nikki Si'ulepa) and Leilua (Fiona Truelove) as they deal with life, love and family on and off the netball court. Writer/director Justine Simei-Barton pushed for seven years to get the series made, as part of her commitment to present authentic Pasifika stories on-screen. The South Auckland-based series was nominated for Best Drama Series and Best Supporting Actress at the 2005 NZ Screen Awards.