ITM TĀKAKA KNOW THEIR BUILDERS

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Monday 8 May, 1pm

Summary of Agenda items:

• Public Forum (please register if you wish to speak)

• Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management

• Chair’s Report

• Financial Summary

Amen to that implied call to authority), who the critical will notice, did not comment on his field of expertise rather his personal opinion on the quality of the video.

I can only say "Amen" to Lis Pedersen's letter ( GBW, 28/4). Mind you Lis, many strive to do as you suggest but unfortunately Christian truth is increasingly ignored and even mocked in this currently prevailing culture.

As for Mr Jones's letter ( GBW , 28/4), I must say that deliberately addressing one using just one's surname smacks of rudeness so it is not surprising that his diatribe was a typical example of targeting the man rather than the message.

I won't, therefore, engage.

Larry Petterson

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The search for meaning

I’m imagining that what the Dalai Lama said has been taken out of context – as it has for Christ, Buddha, Mohammed, etc, etc, etc, throughout the millennia.

If we as humanity don’t stop “othering”, we will never stop warring. Whatever it is that you are worried about, have fear about or resentful about, is not what you are really upset about. There is no “other”. All of our woes can be written out and thrown in the fire, as misgivings are some reaction to past occurrences, but still reside within us. If there is no peace within, don’t ask it of the outside world, for you will not find it. Dig deeper. If Buddha and Christ, or any other great world teacher were to pop down for a look around, imagine how they might say: “Wow. It is evident that we have been misunderstood.” They would say “we” because they are on the same team – and as is humanity and nature – all the same team. The world will benefit from that realisation. Dealing with our own demons is plenty enough without causing dissension out in the world. I know, it’s just so much easier to put it on someone outside ourselves – children, partners, colour, race, religion, sex, etc – because we are not willing to look within. The book, Man’s Search For Meaning, by Viktor E Frankl, is a classic well worth the time to realise our choices matter.

Kathy Lunzman

The value of professional opinion

Samantha is wrong about both science and my meaning (GBW, 28/4). Science is “settled” (not settling) all the time, usually where consensus is not required as all the robust research comes to the same conclusions. This science is settled, it is not “corporate $cience”. This statement is fallacious representing both a straw man and appeal to popularity fallacy.

No one here is being censored, but even inexperienced journalists cannot be excused for confusing freedom of speech; the ability to express a personal opinion without censorship, restraint or prosecution, with the moderation of professional opinion. Professional opinion comes with an assumed value due to the apparent qualifications involved and the understanding that professional opinions are moderated by professional ethics and review to ensure they are not categorically wrong. The author leans on this assumed value with a quoted "expert" (an

There is clear naivety using a call to authority (another fallacy) like this to try and add value to this position at the same time as claiming that the obligations of professional ethics, when they fail to confirm one’s own opinion, are a censorship (confirmation bias) – this is why we, in the scientific community, reject this position, it is childish, full of logical fallacies and lacking in any true substance. Also, you can’t just accuse everyone who knows better of being full of hatred for disagreeing.

Aaron Marshall

Freedom of speech

Jo Richards was right to print Larry Petterson's letter (GBW,21/4). He was right to print Aaron Marshall's letter(GBW, 21/4). And he was right to print all the other letters in the two recent editions of The GB Weekly. It's called freedom of speech and because of censorship by mainstream media it has taken a battering in the last two years

Yes, some people will be offended by some statements that others make. A small price to pay I believe for the right to free expression. Let's celebrate the fact that we are seeing a degree of press freedom here in the Bay which is not easy to find elsewhere in NZ where mainstream media reigns supreme. Censorship has the power to destroy a democracy.

John Snelgrove

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The Small Print exhibition

Currently showing at Art Vault until the end of May is the national touring exhibition from members of the Print Council of New Zealand.

Sixty-three artists from around the country have each contributed up to six unselected A4-sized original prints. A variety of printing methods, techniques, and mediums are on show, ranging from simple woodcuts through to the more complex solar prints and lithographs, including some experimental work. Every print is the same price of $100, regardless of individual technical difficulties or outcomes, so getting in early is recommended.

This year, Art Vault is the first gallery in the country to be showing the 2023-2024 series. From Tākaka, the exhibition will travel on to other venues around New Zealand. This prestigious group show not only offers stimulating viewing due to the variety of work, but it also serves to raise awareness of the actual printmaking processes themselves.

The Small Print exhibition runs until 27 May, at Art Vault, 57 Commercial Street Tākaka. Monday to Friday, 11am-3pm; Saturday 10am-2pm; closed Sunday. www. printcouncil.nz

New Zealand String Quartet

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Heartfelt, soulful, and full of life. The New Zealand String Quartet has embarked on one of its largest and broadest national tours, with 17 concerts in centres spanning the country; from Invercargill to Kerikeri. Many of these concerts will mark the first time the Quartet have performed in these communities, such as Balcairn, Roxburgh and Paeroa. As always, the Quartet will bring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music that promises to excite and entertain, from familiar classical favourites, to spicy contemporary works and a few hidden gems. The tour coincides with New Zealand Music Month and the NZSQ is delighted to perform NZ works at each concert, as part of its work to champion NZ composers.

The tour programme has been designed using the NZSQ’s signature style of lively and engaging introductions to each piece of music spoken by the Quartet members: Helene Pohl (violin I), Monique Lapins (violin II), Gillian Ansell (viola), Rolf Gjelsten (cello) themselves. These introductions aim to illuminate the stories behind the music and make this a special and engaging event for all audiences. From newcomers to the artform to the most seasoned chamber music fan, there is something to excite everyone.

Sunday 21 May, 2pm at The Mussel Inn. $30 presales from Eventfinda; $35 door sales if available.