Naturist living ~ nudist life ~ naked happiness NEW ZEALAND
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Dave Care with Madeleine Fauvinet (Madds) on board the annual nude cruise in the Marlborough Sounds, Scott celebrating Christmas lunch with a beautiful Canterbury Nor’ Wester South Island, New Zealand
“You don’t want to lose your old friend~the misery~you have invested too much into false~Hence the fear to be exposed~to be true~to be naked as you are.... -Osho-
NEW ZEALAND
for health & well-being
PUBLISHED SINCE 1956
June 2016
MAGAZINE OF THE NEW ZEALAND NATURIST FEDERATION INC
The magazine for freedom lovers and those who embrace the naturist way of life characterised by the practice of communal nudity with the intention of encouraging self-respect, respect for others and the environment. The benefits of naturism are wide and varied, from health benefits to therapy; from getting close to nature and the simple pleasures of pure freedom...let us show you how you and your body can benefit from the lifestyle that is nude recreation - or naturism. It’s good for your health. Measured sun exposure and vitamin D is very good for you. Naturism is more about doing normal, everyday activities, without the encumbrance of clothing and helps in prevention of many diseases from rickets to some forms of cancer (including melanoma), arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, asthma and cardiovascular disease. Mental health - Being naked outdoors on a sunny day isn’t sexual, but it is sensual – a delight to your senses. Self Esteem - An increase in euphoria, naturism helps to increase confidence and self esteem. Lifestyle - Experience the true ‘freedom’ of exposing your whole body to nature’s elements. Freedom - gain a sense of freedom when you remove the ‘entrapments of civilisation’ Recreation and Enjoyment - enjoy sports and many active pursuits.
ON OUR COVER Naturist living ~ nudist life ~ naked happiness NEW ZEALAND
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Brando’s wild life laid bare
Lake Tekapo
From the editor It’s winter in New Zealand! The mighty Southern Alps, Mt Ruapehu, Taranaki and Ngauruhoe, are all capped in a stunning white blanket of snow as naturists in the Southern Michael Moore Hemisphere often have to hibernate inside, around a toasty winter log fire. On a beautiful Autumn afternoon, I had the delight to visit the Wellington Naturist club, situated on the northern outskirts of Wellington at Te Marua, Upper Hutt. June was my wonderful host. It has been some time since I’ve visited the capital’s club and the grounds are looking beautiful. Preparation is well underway for the World Congress of Naturism being hosted there in November. With just under half a million in the regional population, it’s such a shame that many more don’t take advantage of this beautiful facility. I also trekked south to spend some time with Southern Free Beach for a lovely home-cooked meal and an evening swim with the folk from Orchard at Dunedin’s physio pool. Some wonderful southern hospitality and friendly people. In this issue we explore the recent naked surprise on TV3; a newbie’s visit to a nude beach; the World Naked Bike Ride; Nudvan’s Safari; Nude Adventures cruise on the Marlborough Sounds. There’s also an insightful article by Kirsty Gordge from Otago University; an update about the November World Congress in Wellington, along with a review of the Women’s Renew weekend in the Waikato. I had the delight to spend time with an extraordinary young New Zealander Brando Yelavich and hear about his unique achievement and positive attitudes about nudity. It’s refreshing and inspiring. I hope you enjoy his inspirational story and stunning photographs.
-Mike
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Brando ‘Wildboy’ Yelavich and Ngaio Gregory enjoying a remote mountain lake near Aoraki Mount Cook.
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editor@gonatural.co.nz Just a note to say that we are very impressed with what you have achieved with the magazine in a short time. As for Mr McVicar and Rodney Hide, my opinion of these people is now on the same level as the child molesters they were trying to group the judge with. It takes a lot of courage to promote our lifestyle choice ,10/10 to the judge and Paul Henry. - Joanne Wilson and Mike Hargest I fully endorse Mike Ward’s opinion about the sarong creeping into the club scene. Sure there may be reasons for the sarongs being worn, but it just does not give the impression that all participants are convinced about the freedom that naturists believe in – and wish to convey to potential new participants. Our ‘skinny dipping down a moonbeam’ in Christchurch attracted new participants, who appeared comfortable to join Free Beach members in the briny. We do need support from the clubs to these Free Beach initiatives, and active media awareness from both NZ Naturist Federation and Free Beach publicists. - Alan Perry. Christchurch I have always enjoyed social nudity at home and with some friends. I’m in my late 20’s but always found clubs are too expensive and do not attract a younger audience. I visited a couple of clubs last year when I was travelling for work (Christchurch and Dunedin) but the older folk often made me and my friend feel unwelcome, as if it was their own exclusive private club. - Angus C, New Plymouth “Nudists promote healthy image ...mere nudity is not inherently more sexual than a body concealed by clothing, the INF say” (Dec 2015). I wonder if this statement would be more appropriately worded like this: ‘The concealed body is more often inherently sexual, than the raw natural naked body.’ I am constantly telling my teen girls to be careful what they wear, but boys will inherently SEE it as sexual. Is that not a result of unhealthy mind conditioning? Look no further than how sexually orientated the sales of clothing, cars and booze is. This reminds me of a story about a lady complaining about the nudist next door. She called the cops and as they looked through the offending window, the cop explained how he could see nothing. The little old lady replied, “ If you stand on my table you can!” - Allan Fredric, Southern Naturally, Southland My husband and I really enjoyed your March issue, and especially the lovely story by “little Gem”. It was refreshing seeing a story and wonderful photos from a young person whose family obviously embraces healthy normal nudity. - Doreen Jordan, Manawatu
Some very good articles in recent issues, but alas March edition stooped to the lowest of the low. The article on page 13 Summer at Autumn Farm and the advertising of this outfit on page 34, has no place in this magazine. There is a magazine for these persons to publicise what they do and where it is happening and it certainly is not gonatural. Clubs throughout New Zealand are looking to increase membership nos but this will be one sure way to put a halt to that. The advertising of and articles of gay activities is something that must stop and with the INF conference this year, visitors will be wondering what the hell they have struck when coming to NZ. Will look forward to the next issue being gay free. - Murray Mackenzie, Wellington Sun Club Everyone is entitled to be a naturist, even people with your opinion. I think you will find the INF folk embrace everyone. -Ed Laurel and I enjoyed your last edition. We thought it was great. - Les Olsen, Auckland I like the changes of style - especially the increase in features about different aspects of naturism rather than a large number of travel articles. My concern is about the lack of club news. Did no other clubs send news? Regarding your preference to print unclothed pictures, I agree in principle but, in the colder weather most, if not all, of our members will be clothed at social events. I appreciate many of the changes you have made. - Jeff Norman, Auckland Outdoor Club As NZ’s only naturist magazine, I strive to use photos that represent the aims of a naturist lifestyle. How about winter events around a roaring fire? -Ed A hard job yes, but if you consider that a publication should have word such as **** and ******* then I for one will not be renewing my membership. - Peter Mayes, Nelson Congratulations on ‘gonaturally’, to use a cliche, Kay Hannan is a tough act to follow. My wife Gina and I, enjoy the magazine very much. - Max Lawson, Thirroul, NSW, Australia I wish to renew our subscription. We thought the March 2016 issue was excellent, apart from lack of rally report. We liked the little snippets of news throughout. Lots of good reading and photos. I joined Pineglades almost fifty years ago when I was young, firm, reasonably slim and fit. Over the years I have ignored trends of towelling robes and dressing gowns, while wondering why people needed to cover up when the weather was fine and warm [March 2016, wearing sarongs]. But, alas, life changes. (cont.)...
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editor@gonatural.co.nz I am no longer young or slim. What used to be firm has dropped considerably, and I have had breast cancer which means that after radiotherapy I should cover that boob. Men probably don’t realise how difficult it is for women who have put on weight or have surgery scars or stretch marks to strip off, but as the majority of women in our club are over 50, some of us well over, we have to realise that time brings all kinds of imperfections and dissatisfactions, but that is the fate of us all, and as our logo says ”grin and bare it!” I am still quite happy in my skin, though I occasionally look in the mirror and wish that lots of years and lots of kilos and lots of wrinkles would disappear. I wear a sarong thrown over my shoulder to cover my breast, and wear a t.shirt when playing miniten, but as a convinced nudist who sees no need for clothing in a naturist club I find it odd when young slim women feel they need to follow the sarong fashion and cover up what they should be happily very contented with! Make the most of it girls... Time catches up with us all. - Julie E McCaw, Amberly, Christchurch.
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