by Heather Hastie | Feb 8, 2015 | New Zealand
It’s time for another of filmmaker Martin Heck’s (TimeStorm Films) stunning time lapses. This one is called Solitude. It was shot over four months and was first released in mid-2014. Locations are: Tongariro National Park, Taranaki National Park (central...
by Heather Hastie | Feb 2, 2015 | New Zealand
This is another gorgeous film from Martin Heck of Timestorm Films, released in April 2014 called Awakening New Zealand. I’ll be showing more of his beautiful films in the weeks to come. For now, enjoy this one: Locations are: Fjordland National Park, Mt Cook...
by Heather Hastie | Jan 26, 2015 | New Zealand
The wonderful Amy Carparelli on Twitter (@AmyAmylou1993) often tweets interesting videos and articles about a science, nature, astronomy, and a few other things. Today I was thrilled to get this one in my notifications. It’s by Martin Heck of TimeStorm Films and...
by Heather Hastie | Jan 18, 2015 | Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, New Zealand, NZ Politics, Religion
According to Wikipedia: Blasphemy is the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God, to religious or holy persons or things, or toward something considered sacred or inviolable. Blasphemy laws, therefore, are designed to protect religion...
by Heather Hastie | Jan 8, 2015 | Democracy, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, International Politics, New Zealand, Religion
Well, we knew it would happen. In my last article on this I said: I hope this revolting act will help those who decry any criticism of Islam as Islamophobia recognize just what a problem it has the potential to be. Any belief system that includes an invocation to kill...
by Heather Hastie | Jan 6, 2015 | History, New Zealand, Women
This article is the first in an occasional series I will be writing on New Zealand women. Shortly, there will be a new page on my website, New Zealand Women, celebrating some of the amazing, or just well-known, women New Zealand has produced. I’m currently...
