Film Archive Poutakawaenga Himiona Grace and Kaiwhakahaere Huia Kopua will represent the Film Archive at WITBC ’08 (World Indigenous Television Broadcasters Conference) in late March.

Hosted by Maori Television WITBC ‘08 is the first-ever, international gathering of indigenous television leaders.

The theme of WITBC ’08 is ‘Reclaiming the Future’ and the hui is aimed at unifying, strengthening and promoting indigenous broadcasters. The three-day conference will include presentations from television leaders from Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Taiwan, United States, Australia, Wales and Aotearoa, New Zealand. During the conference MTS will launch their new Te Reo Maori channel gala dinner on Friday March 28.

Himiona Grace and Huia Kopua will also attend the 28th (Maori) Battalion Reunion in Gisborne over Easter. Grace says, "The reunion commemorates Maori Battalion members past and present. To be able to take part and contribute to this occasion is a real honour.”

A screening of Archive material will take place during the reunion. A special highlight will be footage of the 1964 reunion, which was also held in Gisborne. The footage originally on 8mm, has recently been preserved and transferred to DV making this the first time it has been shown to a public audience.