November - December 1992

HELP WANTED                        HELP WANTED

To all members

Last newsletter we asked if anyone could help as secretary. There was no response from anyone. This is very disappointing. The club needs a secretary this year and a president next year. If you are at all interested in what is involved please ring one of the committee. Help to start in the job is available.

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Subscriptions are now due. This will be your last newsletter if you are not up to date so get your $10 in now.

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NGATUHOA

SPECIAL TRIP BEFORE XMAS. 5-6 DECEMBER, 1992
Details contact either Jim (09) 575-9730 or Glenda (07) 542-0290.

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Dates: Wednesday 27 - - - Sunday 31 Jan., 1993 (nights)
Meeting times: Wed 2 p.m. Fri 7 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.

SEE SEPARATE SHEET FOR FULL INFORMATION

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NORTH SHORE UPDATE

We have heard rumors that the police and council are actively and agressively down on the beaches demanding people dress. They appear to be preying on peoples ignorance of where and how the by-law is applied as was indicated at the council meetings. Rumors are no good to us. Write down first hand what is happening and let us know. We will not use your name if you wish but we want facts of what is going on.

I hope you read the letter from Marion White which says that nudity could be acceptable between high and low tide. Another letter we have says that the council inspectors will only be acting on complaints so ask for the specific complaint.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY AND BARBECUE:  

John & Fran are again making their barbecue area available to the club. Date Saturday 5th December. Time 6 p.m. onwards. BYO meat and beverages and a salad to share. Please phone Fran or John on (09) 576 5219 and let them know you are coming. This is held in a private sheltered area and club uniform is OK. The party is on no matter what the weather does. Come and enjoy yourselves.

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Letter to North Shore City Council.

The committee have decided not to send a copy of the letter sent to the NZNF to NSCC as required by the AGM. Most of the members at the AGM have not had dealings with the council and would not appreciate that it would be perceived that we were arguing with the NZNF. The council could use this to our disadvantage. Instead we have sent a letter pointing out that we are affiliated to the NZNF but are not run by them. We are an autonomous body and are quite entitled to have different views from the NZNF and were entitled to make the submission we did. We also consider that they have not fulfilled the conditions of the NZNF submission and cannot therefore imply that the NZNF support the by-law and tell us that we are to do the same.

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PHOTO AND DRAWING COMPETITION

 

For next year. Theme —

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DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT NEWSLETTER IS NOVEMBER 24th. We need to receive copy in Auckland by this date and remember all copy goes to our Auckland box number.

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HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION is offered at Mangawhai Heads. (Down the coast from Uretiti).
The proprieters offer self contained cabin or in house accomodation for adults only. 11 acres forest and bush. (See p16 of the June Naturist). Contact Ian or Shirley Morton, R.D. 2, KAIWAKA.
Ph (09) 431 4060 for tariff and details. This is a Naturist Resort with lots to do for us all. We hope to go and see them Labour Weekend and will give you all the gen next newsletter.

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AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER

 

NGATUHOA On the club trip in January we are going to have a Saturday night Disco. We will have a good range of Rock n' Roll music from the 60s to 80s. Price is all inclusive. Final decision on music will be up to those attending.

 

ALADDIN'S SAUNA Held every Sunday night. $6.50 per person. 5 - 10 p.m.

 

XMAS BARBECUE To be held at Aladdin's Sauna on Sunday 13th December. B.Y.O. steak, sausages, salads, cutlery and plates etc. Barbecues will be available.

 

SWIM NIGHT AT PARAKAI Run by the Hibiscus Sun Club. Last night of the year Saturday 28th November; 4 p.m. onwards. The next night after this will be in February. The sun will be out for sunbathing etc.

 

URETITI XMAS CAMP Look for other club members at Uretiti from Xmas to about mid January. Put up your flag so we can meet each other. Cost $5 per person, per night. For other information please ring John or Fran on 5765-219.
Directions From S.H.1, 6km north of Waipu, turn right into the Uretiti Beach Recreation Reserve. Big camping ground among pine trees. No dogs, no open fires. Petrol or stores at Waipu or Ruakaka, 3km further on. Beach very popular with nudists.

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	WELLINGTON NEWS
	November - December, 1992

 

RECENT EVENTS   Pre Summer Meeting   Wellington members met at Bill's home at Eastbourne on Saturday night, 19 September.   Frank reported on the AGM at Auckland, and subsequent events.   The Summer Calendar was discussed at length, and many events have been planned to cater for a wide range of interests, in addition to beach days, including bush walks, weekend camps, etc. These have been listed on Bill's calendar, if you need more information, phone Bill at (04) 562-8514.   COMING EVENTS   URUTI POINT   Uruti point has been planned for the weekend of 28/29 November, and weather permitting, this is a great place to camp. If the weather should go bad, all is not lost as there is low cost accommodation on a farm nearby. Bill has full details. Campers need to take all their own needs, including water, as this is a remote spot. Be sure to phone Bill if you intend to be there, so that he can inform you of any last minute changes or cancellations.   Directions: Turn off State Highway 2, north of Masterton, into Te Oreore Rd. Drive out towards Riversdale Beach, turning right 3 Km before the beach into Homewood Rd (this is about 50 Km from Masterton). Go 7 Km, turn left at the sign to Uruti Point and drive 3 Km along a dirt track, passing through 3 gates. Leave the gates as you find them. Park on the tussock about 300 m beyond the barn (just before the track turns down to the beach).   PEKA PEKA   Peka Peka beach days have been arranged as previously. Check with Geoff if you have any doubt about the weather on the Kapiti Coast.

RANGI WOODS CAMP   Rangi Woods Camp will be held on Wellington's Anniversary Weekend. Neil, Trevor and John were appointed to co-ordinate the event. We have struck a flat fee of $25 per adult, children free, families (ie mum, dad and the kids) at $40.   A separate sheet with directions, and all other relevant information is included with this newsletter. If you have any doubts, or would like to talk to someone about the weekend, dont hesitate to phone Neil at (04) 383-7806, or Bill at (04) 562-8514. All bookings and associated arrangements are to be made through Neil as detailed on the yellow form.   Anyone who went to Rangi Woods last year will tell you what a great place it is. The nearby Pohangina River has a good 'beach' for sun bathing, when you are not swimming in the crystal clear water. On the other side of the river, you can have fun and games in the mud.   Around the camp you can go for walks in the bush, or play games on the lawn. At night there is a glow worm grotto to visit, so bring a good torch to find your way there.   Accommodation is excellent, there are plenty of single beds complete with mattress. The kitchen has two large ovens, cooking tops, etc. adequate to feed large numbers. The ablutions have hot showers and flushing toilets.   A large hall provides a great place for evening events, and we can be sure Bill will have something in mind for Saturday night.   BREAKER BAY   We have planned for an 'open day' at Breaker Bay on Sunday, 6 December. If the weather is against us, we will try again the following Sunday.   Let's hope the clouds will have rolled back by the time our calendar comes into effect.

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WELCOME to a new member: Nicole, born to proud parents, Odette and Trevor, 23 September, 1992, just in time for Summer?

 

 

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RANGI WOODS CAMP

 

Wellington   Anniversary   Weekend

 

Wide open spaces, Bush walks, Swimming, Glow worms, Good company

 

of Special interest to FBG members from Wellington, Wairarapa, Manawatu, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and all others who would like to join us. All ages welcome.

 

RANGI WOODS CAMP is a YMCA Hostel located in the beautiful Pohangina Valley, 24 Km north of Ashhurst. The camp is surrounded by native bush close to a river. The camp provides ample accomodation (beds with mattress etc), and an ablution block with hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a grassed flat area suitable for tents if you prefer. A large hail with an open fireplace, a kitchen which includes two electric stoves, fridge, two sinks for washing up, and a few pots and pans.

 

When...          from  5 pm FRIDAY to 4 pm MONDAY

22 January to 25 January, 1993

 

Costs...             ADULTs.............................. $25.00

FAMILY..............................  $40.00

children free

 

Payment before 20 December, 1992, use slip below.

 

Each camper will need to bring...

Sleeping bag, pillow, blankets, towels, torch, etc
All your food and drink requirements for the weekend.
Cooking equipment, including plates, cups, and cutlery
Dish washing liquid, tea-towel, toilet paper, etc

and any other items you may need (eg: can opener).

Note ... NO dogs, NO cats, NO firearms. Bring some firewood if you want to light the fire. All rubbish must be removed, so bring suitable containers to take out all that you bring to the camp.

 

The camp has a maximum capacity of 85 people, so I would like an early indication of the number members (and friends) who would like to come. Please let me know how many will be coming.

 

If you need more details, phone Neil at 04-383-7806

   or write to: Neil Green, 29 Derwent St, Island Bay, Wellington.

For directions and a map, plus a layout of the camp, see below.

 

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RANGI WOODS CAMP

 

Name _______________________________________

 

Phone _______________________________________ Adults: ____ @ $25 = $

 

Address _____________________________________  or FAMILY     @ $40 = $

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Total = $

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Please cross your cheque, and make payable to Neil Green.
Mail to Neil Green, 29 Derwent St. Island Bay, WELLINGTON.

 

 

RANGI WOODS CAMP - DIRECTIONS

Travel to Ashhurst, and then follow the AA signs to Pohongina (14 Km). At Raumai, approximately 10 Km from Ashhurst, turn right, and at Awahou South turn left and travel North again. You will cross the Pohangina stream several times, passing the Ruawai pinic area, Awahou School, and Totara Reserve. Take the left fork in road into Churchill Rd; follow the signs to the YMCA Camp, crossing over a one-way bridge. Turn left off the road through the gate and drive along the road, (this land belongs to the Palmerston North Council, and has signs saying no camping). Pass through the second gate into the YMCA property.

See you there...

 

 

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Send your Booking off to Neil before 20 December, 1992

 

 

Neil Green
29 Derwent St
Island Bay
WELLINGTON