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World Naked Bike Ride
Holidays in the Far North Nudvan Hot Pools Safari Naked Overlanders Southern Sojourn
233 Jun 2015
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Nude Adventure in Marlborough
Editor’s letter
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his magazine is packed with an exciting range of events and activities held over the summer. For the first time in my experience as editor, an excess of interesting articles arrived in my mailbox. Those items that didn’t make it will be featured in the September issue. The steering committee of next year’s World Congress of Naturism are aware that many of you wish to be involved and have outlined a number of ways in which you can help; in addition, the announcement of an International Photographic Competition to be held in conjunction with the Congress. Andrew and Donna Miller, are the new gonatural Product Merchandisers and have updated the range of products advertised on the website. An update from NZNF President Wendy Lowe precedes the news that New Zealand Naturists have a new Secretary, Christine Bowers; plus NZNF Webmaster, Hans van Asperdt provides further answers to questions about your websites. In Takaka for the World Naked Bike Ride, Daniel Jackson commented “riding in the cold rain is a bit like swimming in cold water”. Paul Campion, from Waitati, wrote “a non-catastrophic ride ended at the beach”. Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club members hold periodic working bees to weed and plant the Oranui Bush Block, described by Robin Pennell as a “living treasure”. Peter Woods and his mates now know how wonderful Rotota is, having spent the day exploring the hot thermal stream and waterfall and traversing The Squeeze. Located in the State Forest, Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park, Ngatuhoa Lodge provided a relaxing few days in January for Cynthia McKenzie and several naturist friends. Central Otago and Southland areas are renowned for incredible scenery which Possum captures vividly both in word and film. The Naked Overlanders Southern Sojourn held special significance this year as it began with the unveiling of a memorial to a dear friend. Back up in the Far North, Rolf and Jose Comez found the ideal beach to create a unique Christmas card. Still in the Far North, John Lowe joined a new group, Northland Naturists, who, for a three day visit over Waitangi Weekend found an idyllic site tucked away at the end of a road that goes nowhere… NUDVAN held a hot pools safari. The convoy, which began near the hot water beach at Kawhia, included John Bowers and his wife Christine. Marlborough’s Nude Adventure was all about style as our group of happy naturists enjoyed a dinner cruise on The River Queen, with a return trip from Wai-natur in a luxury coach. The Coast to Coast Challenge between members of Taranaki and Hawkes Bay naturist clubs was hotly contested, and was best described by Wendy Lowe as a draw. The End seems a funny way to start a story, but after ten years Ruth and Rod Pegg of Skinny Dip Tours have completed their final tour, leaving a gap for host clubs and naturist facilities and more especially for their guests who invariably asked ‘book us for next year please’. This publication can best be described as ‘my penultimate issue’ of gonatural magazine. At the end of September a new team will take over as Manager and Editor. Among the many reasons … it’s time for change. Kay Hannam Managing Editor Front cover: Kite flying at Spirit Bay, Photo by Rolf and Jose Comez. Opposite page: Early morning at Monowai, Photo by Possum.
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Issue #233 June 2015 gonatural for health and wellbeing. The magazine for freedom lovers and those who embrace the naturist lifestyle. Published quarterly by the New Zealand Naturist Federation Inc. Registered at the Chief Post Office, Wellington, as a magazine. Managing Editor: Design & Layout: Printer: Website:
Kay Hannam Kay Hannam Taieri Print Ltd www.gonatural.co.nz
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Vanessa at Otamure Bay, Photos by Daniel Jackson
Editor’s letter...................................................1 35th World Congress of Naturism.................3 Introducing the new Merchandisers.............4 From the President / NZN new Secretary.........4 Pineglades Rocks...........................................5 A website is more than something you must have....6 World Naked Bike Ride....................................8 Oranui Bush Block........................................12 A day at Rotota............................................14 Ngatuhoa Lodge...........................................16 Naked Overlanders Southern Sojourn.........17 Holiday in the Far North..............................20 Waitangi Weekend - a three day visit.......22 NUDVAN Hot Pools Safari..........................24 Nude Adventure in Marlborough..................26 NZNF Listing Naturist Clubs and Resorts....28 What’s On......................................................29 International Publications..............................32 Coast to Coast Challenge..............................37 The End - Skinny Dip Tours.............................38 Around & About...........................................39 Contributors: John Bowers Paul Campion Rolf and Jose Comez Kay Hannam Daniel Jackson John Lowe Wendy Lowe
Cynthia McKenzie Donna Miller Ruth and Rod Pegg Possum Hans van Asperdt Peter Woods
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#234 September 2015 ~ 10th July 2015 This magazine is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic, mechanical, photographic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Editor. In our desire to present different points of view we publish articles and letters which do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Editor nor the policy of the NZNF.
GO NATURAL IN NEW ZEALAND 35TH WORLD CONGRESS OF NATURISM
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he Congress Steering Committee met together in Wellington recently, to collaborate on details and plans for the congress which is now 18 months away. While the Steering Committee carries out much of the required planning by email, Skype and their shared project management app called Asana, meeting together in one place is invaluable. Considerable progress was achieved over the weekend which included visits to possible off-site accommodation for overflow options and briefings, including a workshop with Wellington Naturist Club, who are hosting the Congress. As hosts, Wellington Naturist Club is looking to present their club to the highest standard they possibly can. This is something that all clubs should also be looking to do with many of the delegates travelling around our country before and after the Congress. The Steering Committee left after a full weekend of discussions and meetings with even more tasks but reinvigorated, focussed and excited.
16-20 November 2016 Te Marua, Wellington New Zealand ~~~ A promotional video of WNC has been created and put on the website and a Facebook friendly version is on our FB page. Helpers are required leading up to and during the congress, to ensure the event is a success and delegates enjoy themselves. So please let us know in which area of expertise you would like to help. Here are a few suggestions: Catering – Morning/afternoon teas, breakfasts (continental), lunches, spit roast dinner Hall setup – tables/chairs, meeting rooms Club Works – Hygiene, spa/ sauna/pool, refuse and recycling Security/Traffic control Registration Drivers / Meet & greet Marketing/Sponsorship.
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Photographic Competition
Held in conjunction with the Congress. Exhibition of photos on Wed 16 November 2016 Entry forms will be available on the website or email: photo-comp@gonatural.co.nz
Contact Kay Hannam outlining your area of expertise, your own suggestions and how you would like to help to: congress@gonatural.co.nz Tel (03) 572 2681 Mob 021 326 199 gonatural Issue 233, June 2015 3