Libby Hakaraia has worked in broadcasting and media for the past 25 years as a producer and director of current affairs, factual documentary, arts & entertainment series, corporate promotional films and drama. Libby is passionate about New Zealand which has led to her creating films for Creative NZ, Tourism NZ and Maori Tourism. She has also been involved in major brand work co-producing the design for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and the National Cycle way – Nga Haerenga.
In 2014 Libby launched Maoriland Film Festival, NZ’s first International Indigenous Industry focused film festival. Libby has been a jury member at the world’s largest Indigenous film festival in Toronto and has also participated in forums at the Berlin Film Festival.
Libby has a slate of projects in development including drama and documentary. She lives at Otaki Beach with television and film producer/director Tainui Stephens.
Panel: The Global Indigenous Network – Empowering Makers & Communities, Sat 10th October, 11.20am
