 Since his selection he has been active in lobbying, together with George Konrote for the removal of the Bulou ni Ceva, a Fijian sea vessel that was stranded on the reef in Rotuma, putting the local environment at risk.In addition, he has been pushing for improvements to the Rotuman airstrip which is in a serious state of disrepair.Dr Fatiaki also played a role in the award-winning Rotuman language film "Pear ta ma 'on mafa" ("The Land has Eyes"), which was directed by Vilsoni Hereniko.