Bay Harbour: December 12, 2018

Wednesday December 12 2018
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BAY HARBOUR
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Your Local Views
Korako reflects on 2018
National
List MP for
Port Hills
Nuk Korako
reflects on
the past year
and looks
forward to
Christmas
Pirate’s Corner
Boaties’ Xmas list
I’M LOOKING out over the
Opawaho/Heathcote River as I
think about this column.
The willows are resplendent
in their greenery, the birdlife is
out in force and in chorus, and
nature is signalling the approach
of Christmas.
And, of course, as our work
lives wind down, our family
lives are winding up as we
frantically buy presents, set
menus, and try and lose that
last pound, knowing that pound
will be replaced with five more
after Christmas Day. And we
wouldn’t change this for the
world.
Because Christmas is a time
to put aside the weight of the
world, put on some weight, and
focus on family, friends and
a small period of feasting to
celebrate a year that will have
been many things to us all.
For me, 2018 has seen a
dramatic change from being
in Government to being in
FEAST: Nuk Korako says Christmas is a time to put aside the
weight of the world and focus on family, friends and feasting.
Opposition. And it’s been a time
of renewal for my wife Chris
and I as we’ve thought about
what being in opposition means
and how we can still make a
difference for the Port Hills and
for New Zealand. I’ve embraced
the opportunity and can’t wait
for 2019.
It’s also an appropriate
moment to acknowledge what
we are all trying to achieve,
whether we are on one political
side or the other – and that
is a better life for all New
Zealanders. So I would like
to wish my Parliamentary
colleagues, Ruth Dyson and
Eugenie Sage and their families,
a merry Christmas.
And from my whanau to you
all – a very merry Christmas.
If you’re heading away for the
holidays, I hope you travel safely
and get the rest and relaxation
you’ve worked so hard for this
year. And for those who are
staying here, well, I often ask
myself why I would want to
head away from the loveliest
part of Christchurch – the Port
Hills. Enjoy all the pleasures of
our beautiful electorate over the
Christmas holiday break.
Meri kirihimete me nga mihi
o te tau hou – wishing you
a happy festive season and a
prosperous new year.
CHRISTMAS IS not far away
and for those of you who are
thinking about what to buy your
boatie husband, wife, boyfriend,
girlfriend, daughter or son, here
are some ideas from Gary, Santa’s
new boating adviser.
1. A new lifejacket. Throw the
old kapok one away and get a
modern lifejacket that will keep
your loved one afloat should you
end up in the water. Go to your
local boating retailer and ensure
you buy the right jacket for the
type of boating they will partake
in. Make sure there is a crotch
strap fitted.
2. A waterproof hand-held
VHF radio. This is a must and
can be purchased at any good
boat shop or chandler.
3. A personal locator beacon
(PLB). For those boating in lakes
or areas where there is no cellphone
coverage, these are a musthave
item. Remember to register
them when purchased, all the
information is in the instructions.
4. First-aid kit. This is a nobrainer;
every boat should have
one.
5. Sunscreen. It might seem
silly, but nothing can spoil a day
quicker than sunburn.
6. Wind and waterproof jacket.
Sometimes the weather can turn,
even if the forecast was initially
good. Hypothermia is not something
you want.
7. A good pair of sunglasses.
The glare on the water is not good
for visibility or the eyes.
8. A thermos so you can either
have a nice cuppa or cold drink
on hand.
9. A boating safety course.
Put this list somewhere safe,
give the items some thought,
leave a note for Santa, and I am
sure he will be able to assist. On
that note, remember two things:
“If you can’t be heard, you can’t
be helped” and “nobody’s faster
than disaster.”
Take care out there. Have a
great Christmas and New Year.
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