M'ch - April 1992

NGATUHOA

A great time was had by all. 74 members & friends enjoyed themselves sunbathing, partying and body painting. Bill and Fern McKenzie supplied a lamb and cooked it on a spit. This was well received by everyone. Thank you Bill and Fern. A number of children were present and we would like to thank the parents for the control they exercised over them, however there were isolated instances of lack of supervision. The children did not get out of hand and this added to the fun. We hope to return next year and enjoy another camping experience at Ngatuhoa.

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AUSTRALIAN SUN AND HEALTH

The January/March 92 issue of this magazine has an article on the quashing of a conviction of offensive behaviour at Fitzpatrick Bay. See your last newsletter and the article in the December 91 Naturist.

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It is not too soon to think about the next A,G.M. - most importantly a new president, secretary, the production of the newsletter, and come along to make up a quorum; we just made it last year. If we do not get these then the club may go into recess, it is up to you. Our thanks to those who regularly travel from as far as Wellington, New Plymouth & Tauranga etc.

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DEADLINE FOR THE NEWSLETTER IS APRIL 1st. We need to receive copy in Auckland by this date, and remember all copy goes to our Auckland box number.

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ONE PERSON'S ALTERNATIVE TO WORKING ON THE FARM - A NUDIST FARM.

Owing to an early experience with the magazine Health and Efficiency (efficiency seemed to have very little to do with it) I have long had a soft spot for naturism. And there are many practical advantages in farming nudists over farming deer.

Pros: Nudists don't throw you over seven feet of fencing with their enraged antlers when you stand too close to their females. Nudists don't rear up at you and perforate your face with their sharp little cloven feet. Nudists don't suddenly fall over roaring with a breech birth in the middle of the night - and if they do you can just call for an ambulance and go back to bed.

Nudists do not, generally, become so overheated that they sit with their em-purpled swollen testicles in a water trough to cool them off.

Cons: Not all nudists look like Michelle Pfeiffer. The central forelimb of male nudists has no business being permanently on display during an economic recession. (Thanks to Sunday Star)

 

Members' DIRECTORY hopefully published with next NEWSLETTER

 

 

 

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AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER

 

SAUNA		Still steaming on Sunday nights
Place		Aladdin's Bathhouse, 433 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn
Time		Every Sunday from 5pm onwards (even over Xmas)
Cost		$6.50 including free coffee & fruit drinks.
Social Nights		Second Sunday of every month.

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HOT POOL NIGHTS - PARAKAI TOURIST COMPLEX Last complex on left going through Parakai, now held last Saturday of each month, 4pm to 10pm.

NEXT NIGHTS Feb 29, Mar 28. Subject to confirmation from the Hibiscus Club.

Adults $5.00 Children free, Chinese takeaways on site. Nude swimming only please.

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URETITI EASTER CAMP. (Uretiti Recreation Reserve) Our Xmas camp was enjoyed by all with many members joining us. We lived on fresh and smoked mullet and tuatuas. (The spa pool worked OK.) We gained several new members and hope to see more of them. Hi to Wellington, Palmerston North and Feilding; we hope you had a safe trip home. What interest is there in holding a nude golfing day at the adjoining course or other competitions on the beach or in the camp? We could make enquiries and see the local news media but, we need your suggestions now, not during the holiday period. The local newspaper and radio do advertise days to go to Uretiti for those who cannot afford clothes.

Our Easter camp will be held from Friday 1 7 - Monday 20 April. High tides will be in the morning.

       From State Highway 1 , 6 km north of Waipu arid 1 km north of the golf course, turn right into Uretiti Beach Recreation Reserve camping ground. Water taps, flush toilets, cold showers. NO DOGS. Supplies at Ruakaka, 3 km further north. Contact John or Fran on 576 5219 for further information. Present camping charge is $5 per per adult per night.

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TINOPAI  If you wish to camp there please ring in advance. Contact is Don Ovens. Phone (089) 431 7195.

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BEACH DAYS  The popularity of some beaches for nude recreation may change. St Leonards is handy to central Auckland and is always popular but room is often limited at the highest tides. Often on fine days hundreds of nudists enjoy this beach.

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March	1	6.14am	9.41am		March	7	10.16am	1.15pm
March	14	3.59pm	6.57am		March	21	9.05am	12.19pm
March	28	2.50pm	5.43am		April	4	9.06am	11.15am
April	11	1.43pm	5.03pm		April	17	7.04am	10.31am
April	18	7.53am	11.44am		April	19	8.40am	11.55am
April	20	9.26am	12.34pm		April	25	1.17pm	4.27pm

 

KAIPARA CAMP

A weekend camping trip to the Kaipara Harbour has been organised for Saturday 21 / Sunday 22 March. This is at a member's farm and is situated near the beach. High tides are at 12.19p.m. and 12.58p.m.

From State Highway 16, turn left at sign for Parakai and follow the main South Kaipara Road 34 km to where Trig Road turns off on the left. Turn right and go 1.8km to farm gate. Turn right into farm entrance over cattle stop, between concrete side walls. Drive 1 km down to parking area at beach.

Water taps, pit toilets. A donation of $10 per vehicle, PER NIGHT, please No dogs. Contact John or Fran 576-5219.

 

 

 

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INTERCLUB CALENDAR

Sunday 15 March. Relaxation Day, Auckland Sun Club

Sunday 5 April. Inter-club Day, South Auckland Nudist Club. Remember to take your Free Beach membership cards.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS   Members may not be generally aware that they can attend FBG committee meetings if they so choose. They cannot vote at these meetings but they can speak at the discretion of the committee. To find out times and venues of meetings, please ring Fran on 576 5219.

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	WELLINGTON NEWSLETTER   March - April 1992

 

 

F.B.G. Members at Riverlands Hide-away Resort    Tucked away in a delightfully secluded valley a few kilometres along an unsealed country road from the Napier-Taupo State Highway 5 is a Complex billed as the North Island's only "clothes optional" Resort. In January some F.B.G. members from the Wellington region briefly stayed at Riverlands to sus out the place as a possible venue for F.B.G. gatherings and nudist activities generally. The consensus of opinion was that the as yet unfinished Complex was potentially a splendid haven for those whose enjoyment of the great out-doors is enhanced by being naked. Although the facilities are not yet complete the standard of those already available is good. We stayed in cabin units which are fairly basic, but comfortable. The kitchen/dining room (the only non-nudity area) offers all cooking and eating facilities including fridges and freezers. Camping facilities are still to be developed but the area set aside provides semi-sheltered sites amongst Low scrub brush and promises to be a delightful area. We did not have time to explore the extensive farm and forest lands surrounding the hide-away Complex, nor to participate in the outback adventures such as horse trekking and white water rafting. (Both non-nudist activities, of course.) But we did enjoy a sunny day swimming in the clear, fresh but surprisingly warm pool of the Mohaka River and sunbathing on sandy beaches. Two points should be made about Riverlands; one of the rules posted up inside the kitchen asks nudists to be considerate of non-nudists. This really begs clarification by Management. During our stay most of the guests were apparently not nudists, which was an inhibiting factor against us being nude around the Complex area while they were present. If this is to be promoted as a clothes optional Resort why should the onus be on nudists to be considerate of (the feelings?) of non-nudists? Shouldn't it be up to the clothed guests to accept those who wish to be nude? Perhaps Management intends another interpretation of this rule. Secondly while Management extended us a very warm and friendly welcome, it could be good public relations for them to offer F.B.G. Members and other members a discounted tariff at least until the Complex facilities are fully completed. We can unreservedly say that Riverlands offers F.B.G. Members a marvellous opportunity to commune with nature "au naturel". Geoff Horn      Ngatuhoa: "...going back again next year."   Having had to commit myself to long hours in my shop leading up to Christmas, I had been unable to get out and enjoy what little summer there has been, let alone join in on any Free Beach Group activities. It was from this background that I had been greatly looking forward to my first Ngatuhoa weekend.   Not one to let locked gates stop me I arrived early Saturday afternoon after an enjoyable tramp. What I found was not to disappoint me. I walked no more than 10 metres in the gate and Fern (until then a complete stranger) thrust a cold Coke into my hands to refresh me from my walk.   So began the most relaxing time I have had in a very long time. Briefly described it would be "fun times, friendly new faces, volley ball, peace and quite, cold refreshing river baths (optional extra), bush walks, freedom." I for one will be making sure I'm back again next year.   Ian Bushett

Recent Events • Bill's Garden Party: 20 people attended. Good weather and a good time enjoyed by all.   • Rotata Sun dub: Large Wellington group enjoyed the venue. Well worth the trip.   • Breaker Bay: Sunny & relaxing     RANGI WOODS: 28 Feb - 1 March   People are coming from Auckland, Taupo, Hamilton, Hawkes Bay, Taihape as well as some local Wellington members. There is room for more.     Please contact Marilyn (Wellington 564-6672) if you are coming to Rangi Woods.   Best to phone first, rather than just turn up at the gate.       Can we be Complacent?   The latest news from Sydney is not good. The State Authorities have passed control of the beaches to local Councils. Nudists at Lady Jane Beach have until August to convince the Council to stay with the status quo rather than accept current pressure to ban nude sun bathing.   Closer to home we have heard of the encroachment of residential housing at Papamoa and the associated problems of access to the beach. In Wellington the Army has vacated Fort Dorset, and this land is likely to become an up-market subdivision overlooking Breaker Bay (Wellington's nude beach). Who said the Free Beach Group has achieved its goal? What has been won has got to be defended.   Things are so desperate we are sending Geoff, our roving reporter, to Australia to investigate!   John Groombridge   EDITOR'S COMMENT: In the next issue of the Newsletter hopefully John will expand on this topic.   Peter Hooper

 

 

 

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