Anke Richter
Anke Richter, originally from Germany, is a foreign correspondent, columnist, freelance reporter and published author based in Lyttelton. Besides covering earthquakes or the 2019 mosque shootings, she is an international observer of cults. Her exposé about the disastrous aftermath of the sex cult Centrepoint was shortlisted for the WinTech Press Club media award and turned into two documentaries (“Angie”, “Heaven and Hell”). Her investigative and personal features are published in Die Zeit, Spiegel, FAZ, taz, New Zealand Geographic, North & South, The Spinoff, Canvas, Fair Observer and others. She has written three non-fiction books that were published in Germany.
Genre:
- Adult Non-Fiction
Skills:
- Freelance Writing
- Journalism
- Print Media Writing (magazines/newspapers)
- Readings (adults)
Branch:
Canterbury
Location:
Christchurch
Publications:
Presence
A science fiction novel about the future of virtual reality.
Trackers: How Technology is helping us Monitor & Improve our Health
Self-tracking is the practice of measuring and monitoring your health, activities or diet through technologies such as smartphone apps, wearables and personal genomics, empowering you to take control of your day to day health. Richard MacManus explains the benefits and risks of self-tracking and looks at: What exactly is being tracked The tools and techniques being used The best practices of early adopters How self-tracking is revolutionizing the health and wellness industries How the medical establishment is adapting to these new trends