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Making a plan

By Bill McElhinney How do you want to be cared for towards the end of your life?

This is something we all need to talk about, says Blenheim woman Helen McLauchlan.

“We have one of the highest number of elderly and retired people in the country, and many of them are still healthy and active,” Helen says.

Helen is the Advance Care Planning campaign facilitator in Marlborough.

The Advance Care Planning campaign, Kia Korero, Let’s talk, was launched in February and is managed by the Health Quality and Safety Commission and supported by District Health Boards.

The plan provides people with the opportunity to develop their preferences for care towards the end of life.

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Catherine Alexander is making a plan for end of life care with the help of her daughter, Helen McLauchlan.

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This involves talking about issues such as resuscitation, fears around illness and dying, preferences for after death care, and spirituality.

Helen’s mother, 78-year-old Catherine Alexander, is working on such a plan.

She is currently in good health and exercises regularly, but she’s started planning for the future.

Catherine wants to be cremated and buried at a cemetery in Auckland next to her late husband, Stewart, who was a pathologist.

“He died six years ago after suffering several strokes and would have loved to have done something like this,” Catherine says.

“One of the questions is, ‘what sort of funeral, or tangi, you would like?’”

“It would have helped had we known what Stewart would have liked.”

When her time comes, Catherine wants to be kept alive only if that means quality of

life can be maintained. She does not want to be resuscitated in the case of a terminal illness or a life threatening situation.

“It’s confronting because a lot of people don’t think about it, but it’s going to happen to everyone. It’s inevitable,” she says.

Helen says it is something for people of all ages to consider.

“Obviously the focus does tend to be on older people or people nearer the end of their life, but you never can be sure when you’re going to be unable to speak for yourself,” Helen says.

“For families, not having to try and guess about these issues is very reassuring.

“It’s not something that you sit down and write all in one go, but it’s about starting those conversations.

“It’s a living document and will evolve over time, and you can change it whenever you wish.”

Catherine has not fully completed her ACP plan.

“I need more time to think

Helen McLauchlan is helping her Mother, Catherine Alexander, with an Advanced Care Plan.

about some things,” she says, “but I’ll keep working on it.”

A new electronic ACP has been implemented across South Island District Health Boards. Once a person’s plan has been entered into a template it will be accessible to everyone involved in their care

via HealthOne. “They can be changed, they can be updated as your healthcare changes. They’re not a one off,” Helen says.

For more in for mation visit: www.hqsc.govt.nz/ourprogrammes/advance-careplanning

Planning for end-of-life care Advance Care Planning is a concept that was introduced internationally in the late 1980s but has only gained momentum in New Zealand in recent years.

There is a growing public expectation that an individual’s wishes for medical treatment, including end-of-life care, will be respected, even if a progressive disease has affected their decision-making capacity.

Advance care planning focuses on the individual and involves both the person and the healthcare pro-

fessionals responsible for their care.

It may also involve the person’s family, whanau and carers if that is the person’s wish.

The planning process assists the individual to identify their personal beliefs and values and incorporate them into plans for their future healthcare.

Ideally, it is documented rather than verbal but can be in any format. It should be accessible to current and future healthcare providers and to family and whanau members according to the person’s wishes.

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An advance care plan will be referred to if a patient is unable to speak for themselves. ACPs need to be regularly reviewed and updated as and when situations change.

ACP discussions cover the: Person’s understanding of their illness and prognosis.

The types of care and treatments that may be beneficial in the future and their potential availability.

The person’s preferences for future care and treatments.

The person’s concerns, fears,

wishes, goals, values and beliefs.

The person’s preferred place of care (and how this may affect the treatment options available).

Family and whanau members or others that they would like to be involved in decisions about their care.

The person’s views and understanding about interventions that may be considered or undertaken in an emergency (such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.)

The person’s needs for religious, spiritual or other personal support.

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Highway work ongoing Motorists should be aware that earthquake and cyclone repair work is ongoing on both sides of Kaikoura this year.

Traffic can expect short delays in several places with one lane available and Stop/Go or traffic signal management.

Police on the roads NZ Police will have a high presence on South Island roads throughout the holiday period.

Last Easter, there were five fatal crashes and 140 reported injury crashes.

These crashes resulted in seven deaths, 45 serious injuries and 155 minor injuries nationally.

Youngsters taking part in the latest CACTUS course finished their longest day on Saturday by pulling a fire engine through town to Marlborough Boys' College.

Easter treat

Heave ho, it’s nearly over!

By Bill McElhinney Eight weeks of early starts and physical and mental challenges finished on Saturday with a flourish for 24 youngsters taking part in the CACTUS course.

The arduous eight-week Combined Adolescent Challenge Training Unit Support (CACTUS) course is held every year in both Blenheim and Picton.

Supported by police, the programme has been running in Marlborough since 2007.

The youngsters gathered at 6am three times a week to face a series of challenges based on gym discipline and basic body weight exercises.

Training on any morning can

include push-ups, the beep test (sprint fitness test) and sit-ups.

And if they step out of line there will be consequences. For example, for every minute you are late you have to do five push-ups.

Those involved in Cactus programmes are a mixture of those referred by youth aid, those parents had recommended and those just wanting a challenge. After each session the group ate breakfast together, which was run by parents.

As the course continued the sessions changed to things such as runs, circuits, relays, equipment carries and minor games.

At the end of eight weeks, the final test comes with the longest day. This

involves the participants working as a team to carry out numerous physically demanding tasks over the space of five hours.

On Saturday there was tyre carrying at Pollard Park, running to fill water buckets, a run and bike to the Wither Hills far Park where they carried 40kg stretchers up the hills, carrying poles from Pollard Park to the Blenheim Fire Station, then towing a fire truck through the centre of town to Marlborough Boys’ College.

There they were congratulated and presented with certificates by Mayor John Leggett.

One of the founders of Cactus, policeman Mick Lander, says it was

the imagery of a cactus plant that appealed to him when the name was chosen.

In his role as a police officer he had often found that young people were prickly on the outside, but good on the inside.

The course is based on military training values and discipline and is designed to challenge Year 9 – 13 students physically and psychologically, with a focus on teamwork, goal setting, discipline and leadership development.

Police officers from Picton and Blenheim donate time to help support the trainees alongside teachers from both Marlborough Girls’ and Marlborough Boys’ College.

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Renwick RSA members get some heart stopping advice

By Bill McElhinney “Push hard, keep pressing, don’t stop!”

Blenheim nurse Michelle Udy is giving a cardio pulmonary resuscitation demonstration to members of the Renwick RSA. Using a special dummy, Michelle demonstrates the correct resuscitation technique, and then gets the members to try it.

The first five minutes after a cardiac arrest is the most crucial, Michelle says.

“If a person gets CPR and the use of an AED or defibrillator in the first five minutes, their chance of surviving is more than doubled.

“It’s crucial because CPR causes blood to flow around the body and to the brain.

“Don’t worry about pushing too hard,” Michelle says. “Good CPR requires you to push hard and fast.

“Sometimes you may even break a rib, but at least you’re keeping the person alive.

“Once you have completed 30 compressions (pushes) on the chest,

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Renwick RSA Members in front of newly installed AED Unit in foyer of Renwick Community Memorial Hal. From left: Alan Gatford, Dick Edwards, Michelle Udy (AED instructor), Les Barrow (vice president/secretary), Bert Sergent, Pete King, Ralph Hutchison, Evan Morgan, Bruce McLean and Anthony van de Water (president).

breathe into the person’s mouth twice, then continue with the cycle of 30 chest compressions and two breaths until the ambulance arrives.

“It won’t start the heart on its own, and a heart which has stopped beating needs both CPR and a defibrillator in order to be restarted,” she explains.

A patient’s chance of survival drops 10 to 15 per cent every minute without help.

Approximately 1500 people die following cardiac arrest every year in New Zealand - a number five times higher than the national road toll.

“We need people to help by know-

ing how to do CPR and use a defibrillator, or AED device,” Michelle says.

“Michelle gave the Renwick RSA Members a very informative instruction session on the correct use of defibrillators,” Renwick RSA president Anthony van de Water says.

Renwick has recently had five AED

units installed within the town.

“This has been achieved with the support and commitment of the Renwick Smart and Connected Group and generous financial donations from the Lion Foundation, Renwick Smart and Connected and the Renwick RSA,” Anthony says.

Services throughout Marlborough to mark Anzac Day next week Large crowds are expected at the district’s Anzac Day services next Thursday.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett will lead the dawn service in Seddon before joining the Renwick community to attend their morning service. John will then open the Blenheim service at the war memorial clock tower at 11.00 am.

Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan will lead Picton’s dawn service on the foreshore at the Soldiers War Memorial.

Royal Navy Commander Guy Haywood, a representative from the British High Commission and Brigadier Sean Trengrove from the New Zealand Army will attend as guests of honour. Brigadier Sean Trengrove will also give an address.

Royal Navy Commander Guy Haywood will then attend services at Renwick and Blenheim.

Australian Army Lieutenant Matthew Mullins, a representative from the Australian High Commission will speak at the Seddon and Renwick services, and local RNZAF Woodbourne Base Commander, Wing Commander Berni Pothan will give an address at the Blenheim memorial service.

The Picton dawn parade will get underway at 6.00 am. The street closures will include London Quay (from Auckland Street to Wellington Street) and High Street (from London Quay to the intersection of Dublin Street/Waikawa Road/High Street) from 5.00 am to 8.00 am.

In Renwick the service will be held at the War Memorial. High Street, from Inkerman Street to Alma Street, will be closed from 8.40 am to 9.40 am with traffic diverted to an alternative route.

The Blenheim service will begin

at 11.00 am but the CBD parade route will be closed for an hour from 10.00 am and the area around the war memorial from High Street through to Alfred Street will not re-open until noon.

The French Pass community will unveil their new memorial during their service at 10.30 am at the French Pass Hall. At midday the Pelorus Sound community will hold their first ever memorial service at Homeward War Memorial Hall in Marys Bay. The community at Ward will hold their service on the eve of Anzac Day, a ceremony where the Mayor will speak, at 2.00 pm on 24 April at the Flaxbourne War Memorial.

The wet weather venue for the Blenheim United Memorial Service will be the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, Kinross Street, Blenheim.

Anzac Services will be held at: Wednesday: Ward 2pm, Ward War Memorial SH1.

Thursday: Picton, 6am, Soldiers’ War Memorial at foreshore.

Seddon, 6.30am, War Memorial.

Renwick, 9am, War Memorial.

Spring Creek, 9.30am, Spring Creek Hall.

Linkwater, 9.30am, Memorial Hall.

Havelock, 10am, Town Hall.

French Pass, 10.30am, French Pass Hall.

Kaikoura, 11am, War Memorial, Kaikoura Esplanade.

Rai Valley, 11am, War Memorial.

Blenheim, 11am, War Memorial Clock Tower, Seymour Square.

Marlborough Sounds, 11am, Sounds Soldiers’ Memorial, Torea Saddle.

Pelorus Sound, 12pm, Sounds Soldiers’ Memorial, Torea Saddle.

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Council flicks switch on solar power scheme

The Mayor with Mayoress Anne Best (right), with Olivia Doonan and staff of Tupari Wines

Ticket inspector Dexter in one of the classic old carriages

Marlborough Flyer steams into Seddon The Marlborough Flyer made a special trip south on Sunday to mark the opening of the new Tupari wine tasting centre and café, inside the renovated Seddon railway station building.

Travelling from Picton to Seddon, and calling in at Blenheim on the way, the excursion gave passengers a glimpse of stunning views through the Dashwood Pass and Awatere Valley before crossing the historic Awatere River Bridge into

Seddon.

The final stop at Seddon’s historic station gave passengers an opportunity to celebrate the opening and experience the new facilities, accompanied by a large crowd and Scottish pipe band.

Mayor John Leggett said it was a great day for Seddon and a welcome expansion of rail tourism into South Marlborough.

Anzac Day Services Anzac Service 24 April 2.00pm War Memorial, Ward Anzac Day Services 25 April 6.00 am War Memorial, Picton 6.30 am War Memorial, Seddon 9.00 am War Memorial, Renwick 9.30 am Spring Creek Hall, Spring Creek 9.30 am Memorial Hall, Linkwater 10.00 am Town Hall, Havelock 10.30 am French Pass Hall, French Pass 11.00 am War Memorial, Kaikōura Esplanade 11.00 am War Memorial, Rai Valley 11.00 am War Memorial, Clock Tower, Seymour Square, Blenheim 11.00 am Sounds Soldiers’ Memorial, Torea Saddle, Marlborough Sounds 12.00 pm Homewood War Memorial Hall, Marys Bay, Pelorus/Te Hoiere Sound.

Times shown are subject to change. Please contact the Marlborough RSA for the most up-to-date information.

Request for Tender – Picton public transport service trial Marlborough District Council invites tenders for a Picton public transport service trial.

The contract involves the provision of a single route bus service covering the Picton to Blenheim State Highway together with defined urban routes within each town (two return trips on Tuesday and Thursday each week.)

The trial is for an eighteen month fixed period and will commence in August 2019.

There is no guarantee that the service will continue after the trial.

Tenders close at 4.00 pm on Wednesday, 15 May 2019.

Tender documents can be obtained from Marlborough District Council at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/tenders All inquiries should be directed to: David Craig PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 520 7400 Email: david.craig@marlborough.govt.nz

Request for Tender: Awatere cemeteries and open space maintenance services Marlborough District Council invites tenders for the above contract.

The contract involves maintenance of open space for activities such as sport and recreation together with cemetery services in the Awatere area.

Tenders close at 4.00 pm Friday 31 May 2019 Tender documents can be obtained from Marlborough District Council at:

www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/ tenders/tender-list All enquiries should be directed to: Rebecca Moorhouse PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 520 7400 Email: rebecca.moorhouse@marlborough.govt.nz

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Marlborough ratepayers wanting to switch to solar power can now call on Council for assistance.

As part of a new initiative launched this week, ratepayers now have the option of adding the installation cost of solar panels, by an approved provider, to their rates bill.

Ratepayers then pay back the Council for the cost of the installation through a targeted rate over nine years, alongside an administration fee and a 5.5 per cent standard interest rate, which will be reviewed annually.

Council’s Chief Financial Officer, Martin Fletcher, says Council has identified eight solar panel providers who will work with ratepayers and Council to deliver the scheme. All of the approved providers are members of the Sustainable Energy Association New Zealand, which brings a

high level of quality and assurance to their work.

“The solar panel scheme is a natural extension to Council’s suite of energy efficiency initiatives, especially with Marlborough’s high sunshine hours.

“The scheme also encourages the switch to solar power in an effort to improve affordability of clean home heating and energy supply,” Mr Fletcher says.

Once the solar panels are installed, ratepayers can opt to use the clean energy they provide, store it in batteries or supply it to the grid.

Eligibility for the scheme is not limited by income or assets and is open to Marlborough ratepayers.

For further information, go to: www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/rates/ energy-efficiency

Grovetown School remembers Anzac fallen A special Anzac service was held at Grovetown School last week, before the term wrapped up and students began their Easter holidays. Students, teachers and family members gathered by the school war memorial, along with special guests including Mayor John Leggett and Marlborough RSA President Chris Bamber.

Mayor Leggett talked about the importance of friendship and remembering those who had fought for our country.

Grovetown School is one of three local schools that will lay wreathes on behalf of the Returned Services Association, the Mayor and MP Stuart Smith during Blenheim’s Anzac Day service.

(Left to right) Mayor Leggett with Grovetown School students Mikayla Ikenasio, Kaitlyn Ikenasio and Cameron Park, with Marlborough RSA President Chris Bamber and Phil Luton

Notification of Meetings – May 2019 The following meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend.

Copies of the agendas will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

Planning, Finance & Community Committee Thursday 2 May 2019 at 8.30 am

Council Thursday 16 May 2019 at 9.00 am The times and dates may be subject to change, please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

Awatere Seddon boil water notice Despite the recent opening of Seddon’s new Water Treatment Plant, water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should still be boiled.

It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health. All water used for drinking, food preparation or cleaning teeth should be boiled before use.

For Seddon township, the Ministry of Health is currently assessing the operation of the new water treatment plant. Council is required to provide the Ministry with information on the quality of the water leaving the treatment plant to show it’s compliant with New Zealand

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

Drinking Water Standards. Following approval from the Ministry, the boil water notice will be lifted for the Seddon township treated reticulation network only. Council hopes this will be sometime later this month.

For Awatere Rural areas, the boil water notice will remain in place. Council is working with the DHB regarding options for supplying rural customers with water compliant with the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

Treated water is still available at the public taps on Marama Road, outside Seddon School.

For further information contact Council’s Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.

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Could we have the abutments at both ends of the ferry bridge filled with hot mix please?

There’s quite a lip there at present. A left over from the 2016 earth quake. Thank you.

talk Support local too

Just a response to ‘Welcomes’ txt regarding Kmart’s prices. I have purchased from Kmart and am happy with what I got however the buying power that Kmart has, is a huge advantage with their pricing.

If you buy 10 million of a product compared to 10 that someone in small town Blenheim buys, there is obviously going to be a difference in price.

Keep on supporting the locals as well, because if you don’t, they will go.

Plastic bread bags Instead of throwing them out. I wipe them out and reuse them for leftovers in the fridge.

Plus putting scraps or rubbish in them. Saves using glad wrap for covering items.

Also the local newspapers you could use them for wrapping rubbish in too.

Now that C/D super markets are not recycling them. Why did they start in the first place?

So annoying, what else to do with the other plastics?

Anyone out there have any ideas?

If the atrocity had taken place in Auckland would the hand wringers be demanding that the Crusaders change their name??

The Liquorland & Warehouse Stationery buildings are now empty pending a new library and art gallery for $21mill we have yet to agree on and $1.44mill for the old Clubs of Marlborough now forgotten as a “strategic purchase”.

Is it too much to ask that MDC fix core services like roads, storm water and drinking water and stop being an investment bank with OUR money?

Gun knowledge Lots of people should start learning to get better knowledge on subjects they will give their opinions on. It’s embarrassing to read some of the people’s comments on assault rifles.

Clearly you have no idea on what exactly that means, and what a MSSA is. And probably lots of you never did any hunting. Hunting is also pest control. Get your heads around reality.

What about for the last Friday of April everyone only sends positive texts, there is so much to be happy about if you are open to life’s good stuff. Come on Marlborough, let’s have a feel good Friday & maybe it will become “a thing”.

One hears the term a hail site being bandied about a lot since the Marlborough District Council declared anywhere there has been large scale use of chemicals a hail site therefore it can only be what is in perpetuating eg vineyard apple or cherry orchards or any where there has been heavy use of chemicals as in sprays etc.

How is it then that Vineyard’s can be pulled out for subdivisions and a site that has for years had all manner of chemicals used on it to grow berry fruit be allowed to have a retirement home built on it. Maybe yet just another case of who you know, not what you know.

Well done No one has ever given any reason why they need a MSSA weapon in NZ. Banning them is 20 years overdue, so well done Government for finally getting a backbone!

Sad to see the “Coastal Pacific” closes for this season on 28th April. It has been very well patronised, so lets hope it runs all year in future as promised.

Stop wine -ing Re: Sticky roads. In case you have forgotten you live in New Zealand wine country. The economic gain from those three-four weeks of hard grape harvest work must outweigh your sticky road problems.

Consider this as you sip your glass of Marlborough Sav Blanc.

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To those who are thinking that Blenheim has traffic congestion. What do you do at peak traffic times?

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Out of action Disappointed that of the 5 ATM machines we had in Picton until recently, one has been removed and 3 of the remaining 4 were out of action on Saturday morning. ASB being the only one operating.

Burning of toxic waste Last Thursday 4th April, I was sitting on my terrace enjoying the last of the sunshine.

Our neighbourhood was inundated with toxic smoke from a Hillcrest property, burning plastic and polystyrene type rubbish in their wood burning fire.

Something that sadly happens too often. Even a neighbour approx 80metres away called out, asking what was burning as they went around shutting their windows!

We are sick of having to shut our windows & pull our washing off the line because of this toxic stench. Time to have consideration for your neighbours before Council becomes involved!

Grow up Living near the access road to Pictons Snout Domain I hear, on a daily basis, the same goons with noisy exhausts trying to spin the tyres of their cars on the tight corners heading up the hill.

To me it only proves your car has no real horsepower so can’t spin it’s tyres on a dry straight road or racetrack. Grow up.

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Tax waste What a miserable life you must lead in order to write such dribble. China is one of our largest trade partners and as such deserves a meeting with our PM. And I believe the meeting was cut short due to her obligations in Christchurch, not to feed the baby.

Really?

To the person who drives around the streets, Litchfield, Weld Street, in a blue ute - very noisy, 2-3 times a day, do you have to? REALLY!!

Cars parked on footpaths To the mums that pick up their kids from the dance class on Grove Road, you have a whole car park but yet still park over the foot path.

I’m sick of me and my children nearly getting run over cause we have to walk on the road or through the carpark you should be using.

Come on, you’re not the only ones that live in Blenheim.

Not a good look Toilet out of order on the 24th in Main St, Picton. Same on the 2nd. Boats in. Long queues at other. Council sort it. It’s not a good look.

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on Marlborough, having constructed numerous wineries and cellar doors around the region, the Marlborough Airport terminal and control tower, and have just recently completed two new wings at the Bethsaida Retirement Village.

Robinsons are involved in the ongoing commercial developments at Redwoodtown and one of their most eye-catching buildings is the centrally situated ASB Theatre.

Phil and Nick have a particular interest in the youth of Marlborough, and have encour-

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Operations manager Mark Watson has volunteered as a mentor for the six-month Career Navigator programme, run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

Mark will be among a group of local business mentors helping young Marlborough students explore career options over the coming months.

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The Robinson Construction team and Kmart management at the opening of the new Blenheim store. From left: Nick and Kim Robinson, Phil and Jeni Robinson, John Gaultieri (Kmart - Director of Retail Australia and New Zealand), Janet Ashcroft (Westwood/Robinson project admin), Scott McNicholl (Robinson foreman on the Kmart project), Jeff Broomfield (Kmart - National Property Manager NZ), Ben Smith (Kmart - General Manager, Property.) Photo: Kmart

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Built to order, opened on time – the Robinson Construction team are pleased with their latest big project, Blenheim’s new Kmart store.

“Kmart were quite specific about the details,” Robinsons director Phil Robinson says.

“They want their stores across Australia and New Zealand to feel the same, even if they look different externally.

“They also wanted to have a specific opening date, so they could order stock accordingly, and I’m pleased to say we delivered on time.”

“Our site foreman Scott McNicholl and his team did a great job for us, as did the mainly local contractors working on the site.

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to ensure we made the opening date, including working through the Christmas holiday period, late nights and weekends.

“We are very lucky here in Marlborough to have this commitment from our subcontractors to meet the completion date.”

Phil says.

Outer Limits, the company behind the Westwood development, applied for resource consent for the store in 2017, not long after finishing the Pak n Save building.

The 5000 square metre complex, which includes a cafe and a second 800sq m tenancy, is the 23rd Kmart in New Zealand, and employs up to 80 staff across fulltime, part-time and casual roles.

Kmart is proud to have worked with the Robinson family to

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“The unique store format allows Kmart to enter regional markets with a full assortment of ontrend, everyday low priced items, in a smaller format building.

“From inception through to completion Phil Robinson and the team at Westwood and Robinson Constructions have worked tirelessly to deliver a premium retail development for Kmart,” Jeff says.

“It is a privilege to be able to work with a second generation local family business who essentially owns, builds, develops and manages premium retail development. Kmart Blenheim

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“Robinson Construction’s focus on sourcing and staffing the development locally is a real credit to them as a business; embracing the talent and skill of the local community to deliver a truly first-class result.

“Local input extended to sourcing equipment like our pallet lift table manufactured by Brightwater Engineering in Nelson and concrete walls by Precast Systems in Blenheim. There was a lot of pride and innovation that came from the construction team throughout the development and everyone involved can proudly say they have made the site such a local success story already.”

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Warning of Traffic Delays with Yealands Classic Fighters Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April

Please be aware of potential traffic congestion this weekend, due to people arriving and departing from the air show at Omaka Airfield.

Expect delays on Battys Road and Maxwell Road. Partial road closures and diversions may be in place on New Renwick Road, Aerodrome Road and Green Lane.

Please be patient, allow extra time and follow the directions of traffic controllers.

Access to the air show

If you are driving to Yealands Classic Fighters, access is via Aerodrome Road and Wither Road Extension.

Traffic controllers and parking wardens will direct you to the car parks. An area is reserved off Aerodrome Road for disabled.

Please ask staff if you need further assistance from there.

Airshow hours are: Gates open 8am each day Friday twilight show 4pm-7pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm

Waco enthusiasts restore local history In 1935-36 the Marlborough Aero Club secured a brand new Waco aircraft.

The Waco was a prestigious aircraft providing air transport for the aero club and those that could afford it as a taxi. The Waco was also called upon as an air ambulance.

In the mid 1930s, Waco was one of the most successful builders of personal and business airplanes in the USA. Waco built dozens of models of biplanes, probably no two exactly alike.

In 1935 it created the Waco UOC, what many pilots believe to be the most beautiful and desirable sport airplane ever built.

With the outbreak of World War 2, in 1939 the New Zealand airforce took possession of this aircraft for war duties.

Today this Waco UOC is the only original one left in the world, the one the club bought in 1936 and found ten years ago by two past presidents of the Marlborough Aero Club Rex Newman and Jay McIntyre.

Rex takes up the story by saying the Waco was returned to the Marlborough Aero club after the war ended in 1945.

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was purchased by Blackmores in Rotorua.

The plane was repaired and began work in the tourist industry.

From here it is thought the Giltrap family from Auckland managed to procure it for their museum and eventually the plane moved with them to

Australia where it has been till recently.

“Jay found it ten years ago in Camden, Sydney where it was a wreck,” says Rex. Now two local enthusiasts have brought history back to Marlborough.

With some restoration work

already started the Waco will be on display at this years airshow.

“The Waco hasn’t flown for sixty years,” says Rex. This years Yealands Classic Fighters will see three Spitfires flying, this is a first for the Southern Hemisphere since the 1940’s.

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Yealands Classic Fighters Airshow 2019: ‘Saluting Women in Aviation’ a three day entertainment spectacular. A Brilliant weekend of action-packed entertainment, both in the air and on the ground. Today, Saturday and Sunday with gates opening at 8am.

Tickets various prices, available at the gate on the day. Omaka Aerodrome, Aerodrome Road. Please note there will be compulsory sercurity bag checks on entry.

Blenheim Riverside Railway: Park and ride shuttle service to Omaka Air Show. On demand from Brayshaw Park Station to Omaka and return.

Today 12.30pm-4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 8.30am-4.30pm. Return fares adult $7, child $4. Sorry no Eftpos, cash only.

Miss Jean Batten: A joyous and powerful celebration of Jean Batten. An adventurer, an aviator and a woman who fought against the odds to secure her place in history. Today 2pm, Saturday and Sunday 7.30pm. Tickets available from Ticketek. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Alexander Sparrow Is Enigma: From character comic Alexander Sparrow comes the story of the world’s greatest Casanova ‘Enigma’. Fantastically entertaining. 7.30pm. R15. Door sales $25. Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm.

10 London Quay, Picton.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Museum: Exhibitions on show ‘Parasols’ from the Marlborough Museum’s collection, on until August 1. Also ‘Women Photographers of Marlborough’ showcasing the work of Winnifred Couper, Angela Kennington and Bridgette Knox. On until August 9. Open 10am–4pm daily.

Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to the Caves Café, Kaikoura for lunch, 10.30am. Also on Monday a casual ride for afternoon tea, 1pm. Both rides depart from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Round The Bays Cruise: A return trip covering 15 nautical miles, with full commentary. A great way to see some of the best of the Marlborough Sounds. Adult $60, child (5-14yrs) $40, under 5 free. Check in time 12.15pm, departing 12.30pm.

Beachcomber Cruisers, Corner of London Quay and Wellington Street, Picton.

Blenheim Croquet Club: Come along and have a go. Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. 1pm.

Parker Street, Pollard Park.

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Kapa Haka: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. All welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Take the opportunity to visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, and discover this gem of international history. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Picton Rail & Sail: Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays. Picton Foreshore.

Model Aero Club: ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Petanque: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street.

Saturday 20 Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary Easter Hunt: Come along on an adventure at Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary. Travel with Beachcomber Cruises to Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary, hunt the clues, discover the code word and unlock an Easter treat. Treasure hunt map

Mark O’Sullivan with his Harvard which he will fly in this years Yealands Classic Fighters Airshow. can be picked up from Beachcomber Cruises on arrival and let them know the code word on your return to receive an Easter treat.10am-12.15pm. $15-$5. Depart from Beachcomber Cruises, corner of London Quay and Wellington Street, Picton. Limited spaces, booking essential.

Marlborough Artisan Craft Market: Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down and check out the Easter Market, 10am-2pm. The Quays, Riverside Park, High Street.

Sounds of Summer At The Cove: Join legendary Kiwi singer-songwriter Sarah Brown at Punga Cove. Today and Sunday from 1pm, with free entry. Punga Cove Resort Endeavour Inlet, Marlborough Sounds.

Pirate School: Learn how to be a pirate, find the treasure and enjoy arts and crafts. Ship biscuits and lime juice included. 9am5pm. Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Eastern State Speedway: Don’t miss all the action this weekend.

Tonight Easter Champs, Mike Inwood Production Champs plus the Saloons and Sidecars. 6pm start. Sunday the Harvest Nationals, Stockcar Soccer plus the Saloons and Sidecars. 2pm start. Entry $5-$25. Eastern State Speedway, Vintages Lane, Renwick.

Karaka Art Exhibition – Works By Tui Johnson: A solo exhibition of artwork by Tui Johnson, exploring imaginative and environmental themes, and displaying some of Marlborough’s diverse landscapes from a unique

The Marlborough RSA would like to invite all members, ex and current servicemen/women and the general public to join the memorial services to commemorate ANZAC Day on the 25th April, 2019, at the various locations listed below.

BLENHEIM - 11am A memorial service will commence at the Cenotaph in Seymour Square.

All ex-servicemen and women, current serving personnel wishing to march please assemble outside the Library, Youth groups marching are to meet in the Noel Leeming carpark, Corner Arthur and Seymour Streets, Blenheim at 10.40am.

In the event of wet weather the service will be held in the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

perspective. On until the July 11.

Open Monday-Friday 6.30am-3pm.

Karaka Cuisine, 12 Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate.

Havelock Lions Book Fair: Books in many categories including children’s, comics, novels, technical books, gardening and cook books.

Don’t miss the chance to grab some bargains. Today, Sunday and Monday 9am-3pm. Havelock Town Hall, corner Main Road and Inglis Street, Havelock.

Toy Shop Ghost: With nothing but a banjo in hand and a knack for earnest rhythms and playful melodies. Join Jim Connolly on his first ever New Zealand tour.

6pm. 5Tapped Bar, 30 Scott Street.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show “Liz and Val Do Colour”. Local and known Picton artists, Liz Kempthorne and Val Griffith Jones collaborate in this joint survey exhibition of their expressive paintings, based in landscape and colour.

On until April 28. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Chess: Every Saturday at Joocy Loocy Café, 35 Queen Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show The ‘Long Way Around’ and ‘Mike O’Kane - Just Playing’. On until May 5. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

PICTON - 6am The Dawn Service will commence at the Picton War Memorial on London Quay. All ex-servicemen and women, current serving personnel and groups wishing to march please assemble outside BNZ building, corner High Street and Waikawa Road, Picton at 5.30am SEDDON - 6.30am The Dawn Service will commence at the Seddon War Memorial. All ex-servicemen and women, current serving personnel and groups wishing to march please assemble outside the Fire Station, Richmond Street, Seddon at 6.00am RENWICK - 9am A memorial service will commence at the Renwick War memorial. All ex-servicemen and women, current serving personnel and groups wishing to march please assemble outside Newman Graphics, High Street, Renwick at 8.45am.

SPRING CREEK - 9.30am A memorial service will be held in the Spring Creek Hall, Ferry Road, Spring Creek.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore.

Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton: Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

Gravel Grind Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas the tractor rides are available.

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

Brooklyn Croquet Club: Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive.

Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

LINKWATER - 9.30am A memorial service will be held in the Linkwater Memorial Hall, Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater.

HAVELOCK - 10am A memorial service will be held in the Havelock Town Hall on the corner of Main & Inglis Streets, Havelock. All ex-servicemen and women, current serving personnel and groups wishing to march please assemble at the Bowling Club, 9.45am FRENCH PASS - 10.30am A memorial service will be held in the French Pass Hall, French Pass.

RAI VALLEY - 11am A memorial service will be held at the Rai Valley War Memorial, State Highway 6, Rai Valley. All ex-servicemen and women, current serving personnel and groups wishing to march please meet at the Emergency Centre, Main Road, Rai Valley at 10.50am

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THE SOUNDS SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL – 11am A memorial service will be held at the Sounds Soldiers’ Memorial located in the saddle between Portage Bay, Kenepuru Sound and Torea Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound.

KAIKOURA - 11am A memorial service will be held at the Kaikoura Memorial Hall on the Esplanade, Kaikoura.

HOMEWOOD WAR MEMORIAL – 12pm A memorial service will be held in the Homewood Memorial Hall, Marys Bay, Pelorus Sound.

WARD There will also be a service at WARD - 2pm, Wednesday 24 April at the Ward War Memorial, State Highway 1, Ward.

Please note there will be no parking in front of or entry to the Ward War Memorial on State Highway 1 or parking on Ward Street. Please park in the Ward Showgrounds.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Winx the wonder mare a winner to the end “She’s just a horse”.

That may be true, according to jockey Hugh Bowman but Winx is a once in a lifetime mare.

That’s a big, and often overused plaudit but the mighty mare has transcended racing and did it one more time to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse, on Saturday.

Her record warrants the lofty praise as she won her 33rd consecutive race and 25th Group One. The best bit of the story is, unlike many champions, she went out a winner and retired in style.

For me, it won’t be the victories I’ll remember.

Instead it will be the nature of Winx herself.

You’d swear she knew what she was there for, that she knew 42,000 people came just to see her run.

Despite the crowd, she never got worked up, didn’t care for the flashes of cameras, the roar of a massive crowd - she was utterly unfazed.

She behaves like a professional athlete doing her job.

So massive are her achievements,

people dress in the colours of her silks, people bet on her, not to make money (she paid $1 to win on Saturday at the TAB) but to merely have proof they were alive and saw her run.

Winx is right up there with Black Caviar, Phar Lap and Makybe Diva in terms of the greatest Australasian thoroughbreds of the last 100 years and an argument could be made she’s

the best ever.

Such was Winx’s greatness, I’m sure connections of horses racing against her on Saturday in their heart of hearts did not want to be the one to ruin the fairytale.

Winx’s owners, her trainer, Chris Waller, were all in tears post-race.

That’s what being part of history can do.

Donna aims for Ruby renaissance at meeting

Donna Green is looking forward to the weekend after Easter with her maiden runner Ruby Choux Rose.

Marlborough trainer D on na G re en’s sole entry in the two day Marlborough Cup gallops meeting which starts next Friday and continues on Sunday is right up her alley.

The longtime hobby trainer, who had her first winner in 1991, will have Ruby Choux Rose line up in the maiden fields on both Friday and Sunday at Waterlea Racecourse.

The five-year-old mare

Bills planned to help racing

By Bill McElhinney Offshore betting operators will have to contribute to domestic racing and sports codes from the bets they take from New Zealanders when Racing Minister Winston Peters introduces new legislation this year to revitalise the domestic racing industry.

“The New Zealand racing industry is in a state of serious decline,” Winston says.

“But the Coalition Government supports the overall

intent of the Messara Report and is committed to reforms.

We know we have the grass, the race animals, and the people to help the industry achieve its potential.”

Winston says there will be two Bills to amend the Racing Act 2003.

The first Bill, due to be enacted by July 1, proposes the New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB) be reconstituted as the Racing Industry Transitional Authority (RITA)

to drive the transition of the industry.

The Bill will also bring some financial relief for the industry by making offshore betting operators pay.

Bill No. 2 will proceed later in 2019 and will cover issues which will implement the remaining reforms, posttransition governance and other changes.

The racing industry contributed $1.6 billion to the NZ economy in 2016/17.

last raced 12 months ago where she finished eighth.

Soon after, the horse by Group 1 winner Jimmy Choux a nd Mada me Rouge was sent north from her Riverton stables to Waterlea. ”I’ve always loved training maideners because you can always see the improvement,” Donna says. ”When she first came to me she had a few niggles that we had to get right and slowly get her back

to where she needs to be.”

Donna has two horses but her fulltime role is a teacher aid at Redwoodtown School.

Ruby Choux Rose has been unplaced in 10 starts but that hasn’t stopped Donna from having a soft spot for her. ”She’d be one of the fastest horses I’ve had,” she says. ”Not that that counts for much until race day but I hope she’ll give her best. ”She gets trained early

in the mornings so she won’t mind a bit of damp ground.”

Donna has an ownership share in the horse which has allowed her kids to get involved too.

Donna says her passion for horse racing remains as strong as ever. ”There have been years where I’ve won more than others, years I haven’t won at all and some years where I haven’t had a horse but I do love it,” she says.

Rarangi Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Rarangi Golf Club.

April 10 stableford: Clarry Neame 40; David Robertson 39; Tony Nichol 39; Maurice Soper 39; Brian Baxter 38; Arthur Ross, 38; Mike Garrett 37; Terence Grant 37; Paul Lucas 37; John Jones 36; Ray Tomlinson 36; Hans Bloembert 36; Bill MacDonald 36; Dennis Wye 36.

April 13, Golf Hub Open Tournament, men: best overall, Jonti Philipson Gross 71.

Div 1 (+2 to 14) gross: Tony Nichol 75; Wesley Green 75; Gordon Lang 77; Luke Ryder 77; Mike MacLeod 78; Ezra Kahaki 79; Brook Hale 79.

Div 2 (15 to 36) gross: Brian Baxter 89; David Best 90; Dennis Wye 91; John Jones 93; Rod Thompson 95; John O’Brien 95; Kevin Hawkins 95; Sam Rainbird 95.

Div 1, net: Tony Nichol 69; Gordon Lang 69; Mike MacLeod 69; Wesley Green 71; Andrew

Hickey 71; Owen Gibbs 74; Anthony Booker 74.

Div 2 , net: David Best 72; Brian Baxter 73; Dennis Wye 73; David Robertson 73; Rod Thompson 74; John Jones 74; Sam Rainbird 74.

Ladies, gtross: Tracy Bary 76; Andrea Corbett 80; Rete Kydd 86; Margaret Tapp 88; Janet Laing 90; Joanne Rainbird 91.

Net: Andrea Corbett 71; Tracy Bary 72; Rete Kydd 73; Pat Olliver 74; Lyn Brice 74; Lyn Naysmith 74; Dale MCrindle 74.

April 14, ladies putting: Andrea Corbett 27 putts; Margaret McLeod 29 putts.

Mens stableford: Ian Hale 40; Gordon Lang 39; Alan Rutledge 38; Tony Nichol 37’ Nick Thomson 36; Cyril Dawson 35; Alan Ryder 35.

Coming events: Wednesday, men’s midweek golf, 11am start. Thursday, ladies, 10am start, putting. Easter Saturday: stroke, 12pm start. Easter Sunday: stableford 4BBB, 11am start.

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