Naturist living ~ nudist life ~ naked happiness NEW ZEALAND
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Celebrating our Kiwi summer
Miniten Gems • Nick’s 3000km • Autumn turns 35
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SUN’S OUT, BUM’S OUT Alexander watching the swimming competition at the 66 Naturist Rally, Te Marua, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand January 2018. SEE page 14 PHOTO MICHAEL P MOORE
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NEW ZEALAND
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March 2018 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.
“To be offended by the visual appearance of another person is prejudice, akin to racism. The right to exist, uncovered, should hold precedence over the right not to view this, for the objection is irrational” - Terri Sue Webb
from the editor
Michael Moore chatting with former editor Kay Hannam
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e have had one of the most wonderful summers for years - with so many naturist activities happening around the country. The mainstream media has been prolific in nudist stories, and this has boosted positive discussion and participation in activities. It wasn’t difficult choosing this month’s wonderful cover photo that I snapped of 6-year-old Fergus from Morrinsville. Along with his sister Sophie and grandfather Graham, Fergus spent most of his time in the swimming pool at the Rally at Te Marua, Upper Hutt, Wellington. Naturism offers many positive values for children and their families. It’s non-judgemental and teaches such healthy attitudes towards bodies. The Rally was a wonderful gathering of people who come together with a shared belief in holding our naturist values high and respecting others. It is a celebration of our bodies, our lives and the pursuit of genuine freedom . In this issue, Mike Ward contributes some important ideas about protecting and strengthening naturism in New Zealand in the wake of a growing population and ever-encroaching urban development. The annual meeting of the NZ Naturist Federation, held at the start of the 66th Rally, heralded some notable accolades. Retiring secretary June Campbell-Tong, was inducted as an Honorary Life Member. John Lowe was awarded the Pat Trott Achievement Trophy, and the Joyce Fleming trophy, acknowledging his exceptional service to Free Beaches NZ. Other awards: Best story in gonatural magazine for 2017 went to Daniel Copeland [‘The ethics and etiquette of nudity’, and the year’s best photograph was awarded to Cathy Sneyd [cover #241 June 2017]. The best media story went to Annemarie Quinn of Bay of Plenty Times; best club newsletter for the second year, went to Free Beaches NZ; best website Going na utical Nelson Sun Club; Taranaki Naturist Club took home the Mowlem Membership Achievement Trophy.
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Celebrating our Kiwi summer
Miniten Gems • Nick’s 3000km • Autumn turns 35
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COVER 6-year-old Fergus enjoying the pool at Te Marua, Wellington PHOTO Michael P Moore
BACK COVER Wellington Rowing Club PHOTO Holindu Abhayagunawardena
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My husband and I visited one of Sydney’s nude beaches, a particularly gorgeous cove of cream-coloured sand and turquoise sea, hidden behind green jungle. The beach was patronized mostly by gay men, but lightly sprinkled with a few women. Before removing our swimwear we took a reconnaissance walk along the shore. It was then that we noticed a small red boat hurtling toward us. It looked like the Coast Guard. “Uh oh,” we joked, “they’re coming to tell us that we have to get naked.” The skiff came to a stop right in front of us. That’s when we noticed the captain, a wetsuit-wearing Kenny G look-alike. Unsure of his motives, we took a step back, watching transfixed as he dropped anchor and then began to merrily ring a loud bell. Suddenly, the formerly placid beach became animated. Hearing the jaunty tune, the nudes jumped off their towels, sauntering toward the boat. They lined up, clutching their wallets That’s when we realized... It’s the ice cream man! Gotta. Love. Australia. - Heather Hope, Sydney (New York Times) I’m a Christchurch-based artist, and I do life drawings. I’m always looking for models who would like to come and sit. I also carve pounamu (greenstone). Please drop me an email if you are interested: blakerass@hotmail.com - Jon Jeet, Christchurch We are members of the Rotota Sun Club, in the central North Island’s volcanic thermal region. It is undoubtedly one of the most unique naturist clubs in New Zealand, if not the world! It may seem a big claim, but talk to anyone who has visiting this amazing place, and you’ll know why. We also have a large membership of around 200. In recent months, following a change in the committee a year or so ago, numerous rule changes are being planned, without involving the membership, something that shouldn’t be allowed! The first lot of by-laws proposed, appeared as two pages in our latest club newsletter and included ‘no more than 3 single males on the grounds at the same time’ along with other micro-managing instructions! There appears to be a desire not allow anyone other than members to use Rotota, which is just crazy, and along with such stupid visitor rules, there’s a lot of us very upset about this. They created a code of behaviour that stated to ‘cover up any sexual arousal’ ..such incidents are very rare and can be dealt with directly, not by a club rule! Let’s hope common sense prevails and the club is restored to the way it has been running, with no troubles about visitors who come along and enjoy and share our bit of paradise. - L M, O W & T F [names withheld]
I’d like to offer a very special thanks also to the Wellington Naturist Club for hosting this spectacular juggernaut that was the rally at our club grounds over the December / January holidays. I would like to thank everyone for coming along and participating in such a unique experience and supporting our pioneering spirits. - Constance Gervasi, Wellington So the news media in NZ are silent. They got their titillating story about response to the Day Without Togs before the event, but there was nothing “newsworthy” on the day! No orgies on the beach, no kids abused, no police arrests of naked people, no naked riots between naturists and perverts. How sad; just a great day at the beach! Congrats to Wendy Lowe and the Free Beaches team for the great PR leading up to this year’s January event. - Len Thomson, Auckland I saw your group’s president comment about International Day without Togs. If you want to go around nake [sic] in your own backyard that is your business but in public where little children are, stay home! You may think it brings freedom but the type of freedom is not good for society. Think about it as young guys go to the beach and they see attractive ladies naked what do you think it will do to them? You know the answer. In relation, being turned on, what do you think it make them want to do? Approach the girls. If the girls say “no” do you think all the turned on Guys will accept their answer? How about if they have been drinking? Then if nature takes its course regardless by agreement(both parties say yes) or by force(the girl is forced against her will to) then what do we have? More babies to ladies who may not be ready for, want, able to handle, or financially capable of looking after a child. So you need think about your choices. You may have a right but do you think it brings more positive or negative effects. I think you guys need to stay home and repent of your sins. Ephansians [sic] 5. God made the body to be enjoyed by a MAN AND A WOMAN but not in public. It is a great thing about being MARRIED! As many non Christians don’t realise that the body is beautiful and God made it. God intended the body, sex, etc for pleasure but it in certain contexts like 2 people who are married. (Song of Solomn [sic] 4). - Bob & Debbie Turlington, Coromandel [Around the world there are many Christian naturist/nudist groups and clubs that advocate and believe that their religion can coexist in a mutually respectful way - after all, the human body was made in God’s image, if you follow that belief, therefore there is nothing to be ashamed of. - Ed]
A mid-winter dip in the Otago ocean by the folk from Southern Naturally
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Letters................................................................. 2 New Zealand and world news............................... 4
Summer
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Nude Kiwis........................................................... 6 Andrea visits Golden Bay...................................... 8 Naked Nick’s tour of Aotearoa............................. 10
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Celebrating 60 years........................................... 12
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66th Naturist Rally Wellington................... 14, 18-23 Past NZNF presidents ........................................ 16
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Secretary Wilma................................................. 17 OPINION Mike Ward - Safeguarding Naturism..... 24
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Wellington Rowing Club strip off.......................... 26
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Autumn Farm turns 34 ....................................... 28 Ralph turns 90.................................................... 30 Miss Bareall writes ............................................. 31 Around the country............................................. 32 NZ Naturist Directory ......................................... 40
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What’s On - Calendar......................................... 41 gonatural
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