#  75 - June 1975 

the  new zealand naturist

Business Manager:

Emiel Roland

Editor:

Eddie Kay

Editorial Committee:

Barry Hill, John Melsom, Jack Tomey,
Ngaere Marquis, Dave Larby.

President

Russell Delacour, Christchurch

Vice-Presidents
 

Ian Fairbrother, Gisborne
Geoff. Allen, Christchurch

Secretary-Treasurer

Joan Treanor, Wellington

Public Relations Officer
and Overseas Correspondent

Pat Trott, Christchurch

New Zealand Naturist Editor
New Zealand Naturist Business Manager

Eddie Kay, Auckland
Emiel Roland, Auckland

Delegates representing all affiliated clubs

EDITORIAL

Many hours could have been spent at the half annual general meeting of the New Zealand Sunbathers Association arguing about whether "mandatory" or "highly recommended." was used in the motion setting subscriptions for the 'N.Z. Naturist'. Notwithstanding the notes taken by the secretary of the association, there was confusion as to which word or words were used.

The Editor's stand on this particular point was not aimed at "witch-hunts" but rather to emphasise the absolute need to be precise in taking down the wording of a motion and amendments.

This is particularly essential in the case of motions which deal with finances and/or with the members' constitutional rights.

The meeting could have spent more time on this issue. But when the message had already been made abundantly clear that there was confusion as to who moved the amendments and what the wording of the amendments were as well as emphatic affirmation by some delegates (who were at the meeting in Christchurch), that "mandatory" was in fact part of the approved resolution, it seemed pointless to carry on the debate.

At that stage, the Editor suggested the matter be dropped as long as it was abundantly clear that the motion was designed to demand support from member clubs.

So long as:

(a) the need for precise noting of the wording of motions in the future was accepted (and in subsequent note taking, the secretary was painstaking iC note-taking efforts) and

(b) the demand for support for the 'Naturist' was heeded 'regardless of the wording of the motion, the support has been forthcoming from clubs with the notable exception of one). The pointing out of inaccuracies in the minutes of the ACM was worthwhile.

It should be noted at the same time that where a motion may be "ultra vires" of the Constitution, it is essential for such to be corrected by the members in meeting, and not amended otherwise just to conform to the Constitution.

As administrators, association and club officials have a responsibility. This applies also the the giving of advice.

The club which has informed its members that the club's obligation goes no further than "Each year we are required to send an audited balance sheet to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies. The club operates under its own constitution and the law of the land. Outside of this no person or society may interfere in the affairs of the club. We are an independent club and are not under any obligation to follow any other group or organisation" is giving bad advice and only part of the truth.

But its own decision to apply to another organisation for membership, the "independent" body assumes the obligation to operate under that organisation's rules. Just as an individual undertakes to abide by the rules of the organisation he joins, then so too does the incorporated society (granted recognition as a legal entity under the Incorporated Societies Act) undertake to conform to the rules of the organisation it seeks to join.

Having joined, the alternative for the club which cannot conform to those rules is to resign its membership from that organisation.

If we are to have definition of legal terms, and the Editor is the last one to say that they should not be given, then let us have the whole story and not just part of it.

Eddie

To do this, we have regretfully decided that stringent economic measures are necessary. These will be of a temporary measure but in the meantime, the following steps have been taken:

a Beginning with this issue, the number of pages have been reduced by 16 but the contents have been reduced by a far less percentage because of the changed format.

b We hope to increase the September by another eight pages and resume to a 48 page magazine by the December issue. However, this may only be achieved through improvement in the financial position.

c Payments for photographic material will be suspended for the time being. However, a credit of the amounts due will be kept and payments will be made when the financial situation allows.

We trust that you will continue your support of the magazine not only as readers but as contributors in this period when we are struggling for survival.

It is our firm belief that we can survive, if the support in subscriptions and goodwill of contributors are maintained. It is also our firm belief that the NZ Naturist is worth the rescue efforts. Once we give up, a similar magazine may never be published again.

Emiel Roland

AUCKLAND
OUTDOOR
HEALTH
CLUB
INC.

New Zealand's largest and most progressive nudist club
Patron: Sir Dove-Myer Robinson

26 Level acres of bush and fern just 30 mins from CPO.

50 x 30 crystal clear tiled pool, with children's pool and playground.

Luxury tiled toilet block with hot and cold showers.

Spacious clubhouse features modern kitchen and shop, with ice cream and frozen foods.

Camp and caravan sites have power and water adjacent to games courts.

WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS —

We prefer family groups although single men and women are accepted.
Drop a line NOW to our Secretary at P.O. Box 2702, AUCKLAND
for an application from and more information

Since the last rally was held at A.O.H.C. in 1972, Oranui has progressed with amenities, including club house extensions, children's play area, extra ablutions and another miniten court being added, so the stage is set for a great gathering of friends from other centres. I am full of enthusiasm at the prospect of what could be the biggest, best and friendliest rally. We are all getting in the mood and warming up to our task over the next 6 months.

The theme of the rally will be based on the 'Come Alive' idea. I hope to have a very social rally, with a full range of sporting competitions as usual, but with more events for children and activities and displays for those who are not interested in sport. Youth must be encouraged to participate fully and involve the visiting young people.

If you are not keen on sport, bow about a chess tournament, or a 'Wall Art' painting competition?

Have you an interesting hobby you would like to show? Are you an expert at some craft or an artist? There will be something for everybody.

Out of our large membership we have people who have musical ability and entertainment talents, for the concert. Already there seems a good chance of having an exhibition of top class gymnasts and trampoline performers, perhaps one lunch time. We could also have lunch hour music etc. on the main lawn.

We have made up our minds to have a very warm rally and to welcome our visitors, making them feel really at home and wanted. I feel we have fallen down somewhat in this department in the past. I propose to have an A.O.H.C. member allotted to small groups of visitors to attend to their well-being and to liaise with the rally committee.

ROGER M.

1975 Rally Organiser.

JOHN & GILLIAN

WIN 5 TROPHIES

John and Gillian, a husband and wife team, won all five trophies in the Auckland Outdoor Health Club's miniten. This may suggest a very one sided competition. Nothing could be further from the truth. Every game was a long hard fought battle with some of the games requiring tie-breakers.

The games were played in glorious weather and overran the four days of Easter weekend. They were finished on the following Sunday. In every game the spectators were treated to a high standard of play punctuated by innumerable brilliant flashes. The players seemed determined not to lose a set, It was an event worth watching.

MINITEN IS NOT NEW

As the name implies, miniten is a miniature form of tennis and is played to very similar rules. It is played on a court 45 feet by 21 feet wide for doubles and 18 feet wide for singles, the net being 3 feet high at the centre. The tennis racket is replaced by a double sided bat called a thug which is made from two plywood discs 10 inches in diameter, these discs are screwed to wedge shaped spacers fitted to each end of the centrally situated handle. Clumsy looking though it may appear, in the hand of an expert it is a well designed precision tool.

The game was invented before the war by Mr Douglas Ogden whose widow transferred the rights to the North Kent Sun Club. To overcome local variations which had developed in the game, the rules were revised and standardised in 1969 and the copyright registered by the club.

Anyone wanting further details of the game should write to the North Kent Sun Club, Orpington, Kent, U.K.

One of the contributors writes: "The meeting opened (at 10 am on Sunday June 1, 1975) with the reading of the minutes. John M. (Hawkes Bay) objected to these as they were not a true record of what happened.

"After discussion (of the question of whether the word "mandatory" or the words "strongly recommended" were used in the motion regarding subscriptions to the N.Z. Naturist), Eddie (the Editor) spoke and said he would like to see this "obligatory" matter laid to rest regardless of who was right (the Secretary's notes or the delegates who were at the meeting and who had themselves taken note that "mandatory" was used).

"He said 'as long as it is made clear that the Naturist needs the support of the N.Z.S.A., there was no point in going on for hours about this particular point.'

"An objection was raised about the Orchard - Aurora Club's dispute and it was pointed out that unless the error in the minutes was corrected, item 8 of the current agenda would be out of order.

"The matter was resolved with the correction in the minutes by the addition of the following words 'That the 5 facts quoted 3 of which are resolved by law the remaining will be resolved by this body that the affiliation of the Orchard Sun Club be held over."

Another contributor writes:

"In his report to the PRO, Pat Trott, indicated that he had been getting good co-operation from the press in Christchurch, with some support in Wellington but very little help in Auckland. He mentioned a Listener reporter who gained entry to the Ohope Beach function on this basis and then sold his story to Truth - the publish story was fairly accurate in this instance. It was also reported that Miss Pat Bartlett's organisation was circulating letters aimed at combating the free beach campaign."

FREE BEACHES

"Emiel Roland reported that the Police Offences Act had gone back in the Parliamentary Order Paper with no immediate prospect of its second reading. Following a written complaint by Miss Bartlett, the Minister of Police was asked for a report on the Ohope Beach function."

Heylen Polls on selected free beaches, and on topless bathing on all beaches, resulted in convincing results for and against respectively.

NATURIST

"The 'Naturist' magazine was discussed at length - the meeting supporting continuance of the present form with less emphasis on glossy photographs and more subjective articles. The editor explained that the next two or three issues would be thinner, but with the same editorial content, in a search for economy of printing costs.

"More financial support is to be sought from the Australian Nudist Federation and it is still imperative that all local members financially support the magazine if they want it to continue."

REMITS

a). A motion was put, and passed after amendment to introduce specific requirements to be met by new clubs seeking application to N.Z.S.A.

Provisional Affiliation: That the club has an address for correspondence, that they have official access to grounds for activities and that they accept the Constitution of the N.Z.S.A.

Full Affiliation: That the club must have previously circulated its Constitution through N.Z.S.A. to all clubs for comment. That they have legal title to their grounds, any leases having been previously submitted to the Executive for approval. That they be a fully Incorporated club agreeing to abide by the Constitution of the N.Z.S.A. In addition, a delegate from the club must attend when affiliation is sought.

b). A motion was passed to allow the N.Z.S.A. to consider associate membership for any Proprietory Club or other body applying for membership.

c). A motion was passed, discontinuing the practice of Proxy votes being arranged at N.Z.S.A. Executive meetings. Notice was given of intent to introduce a motion incorporating the practice of postal voting, for the election of office bearers only, as a means of giving more representation to clubs unable to send a delegate to the meeting.

d). After some discussion and explanation, a motion was defeated, which sought to have the AGM of N.Z.S.A. held in midwinter and the ½ AGM held at the Christmas/New Year Rally period.

e). After some discussion and explanation, a motion was defeated which sought to change the Constitution so that the present executive be replaced by a five man National Council plus a non-voting secretary. The main objections were that the present system was satisfactory and the new system would cost far too much in travelling expenses.

A further proposal by ASC for a system of regional councils was not considered by the meeting.

f). It was decided that a sub-committee comprising of one representative from each club be set up to meet at the Rally in Auckland, to draw up codes of conduct for organisation of sport at Rallies. In particular, problems appear to arise when competitors play for club teams other than their own."

(In the above report, the portion which appears in parenthesis has been added to the report to explain the contributors' writing where such explanation is required to clarify the matter for readers. - Editor.)

About an hour later, the truck drew off the main road and wound up a farm road for half a mile where it stopped and we jumped out. Determinedly, we strode after our instructors whilst warily eyeing a large mass of cloud which is seemed, had followed us from Queen Street, Auckland. Eventually, we arrived at base camp, looking forward to sitting down to a nice cup of tea.

The tea did not eventuate, for we found that our sleeping accommodation had to be erected. This consisted of two large army surplus tents, and it was not long before they took shape. Peculiar shapes it must he admitted, with guy ropes at crazy angles like giant spider's webbing snaring the unsuspecting foot. With some correction from the instructors, the tents at last maintained their vertical stance. Again we looked round for that cup of tea, but to our chagrin we were issued with back packs and marched off into the great unknown.

From base camp, our first destination was the river about two hundred feet down a slope. The angle of this slope, (being not far off 45 degrees from the horizontal) and recent rains, both ensured that it was only necessary to take one incautious step downward, when gravity would take over and most of the speedy descent would be on ones bottom. Most of the exclamations uttered as the kids sped downwards in this way were fortunately muffled as they disappeared into the undergrowth.

We discovered each other at the foot of the slope, by a slowly moving river. The character of our surrounds thus far, was strongly reminiscent of the beautiful but hostile river scenery in the film 'Deliverance', and this fact added the final touch of adventure as we prepared to ford the river.

It had now begun to drizzle which made the stepping stones more than usually slippery and many of us received an unwelcome baptism at this point. As we climbed the hill on the other side, our instructors kept up their non stop lecture on all aspects of the outdoor life. It must be pointed out at this stage that our instructors were all old boys of the outward bound school, where I presume, they got their peculiar sense of humour, which would not be out of place in a regimental sergeant major.

An example of this was when we were sent through practically impenetrable virgin bush to an object in the distance. When we arrived panting, we found them sitting, and innocently enquiring as to what kept us, after having themselves strolled along a hidden but clear path.

In one clearing in the forest we were taught how to construct a bivouac from the surrounding vegetation. Small groups of us then proceeded to collect our material until this neck of the woods looked like a giant rookery in the mating season.

After about an hour and a half, the highest point of the tramp was reached, and one could see through a steady drizzle, the stragglers moving up the wet grassy slope in various states of distress, It was as though we were in a game of snakes and ladders, for after carefully stepping up a sheep track one would tread in a lump of cow dung and slip back. By this time most of us had the adventure camp trademark on the seat of our trousers. However, it was somewhat cheering to remind ourselves of the fact that many women use mud packs on their faces to improve the complexion in their cheeks! It was fascinating to study the various expressions on our faces, as we stood silently watching the panorama of countryside below, ranging from exhilaration to near mutiny.

Our hearts warmed now as we proceeded back towards the camp, and that cup of tea seemed to come closer and closer. Eventually we again hit the river well upstream from the camp, and our instructors generously decided to feed us. The food consisted of bread and ham and marmite with lettuce and tomatoes. The vegetables were, to our horror, washed in the river, which had been transformed into something akin to pea soup by the recent heavy rains washing off the cow pastures. Our instructors all looked healthy enough on a similar diet, and anyway our stomachs weren't going to argue the toss, so the meal disappeared quickly enough. After quickly swallowing a cup of orange drink, we followed the river downstream, until we reached a spot where the river broadened out. We noticed a metal hawser stretched roughly 100 yards across the river. At its high point it was attached to the crutch of a large tree. From there it hung respectively over a steep earth bank, some very solid looking rocks, across the river and was held fast on the other bank.

A sense of excitement began to refresh tired limbs. The traveller was attached, and the plucky first person clambered onto the launching platform for the first ride on the flying fox.

Possibly New Zealand's and maybe the world's first person to fly nude He carefully placed his hands in the loops of the traveller, tested his weight on it.

He cast a quick glance down below and took a deep breath, preparing himself for eternity. Then, almost involuntarily he leaped off the platform and with a whine of pulley on steel, he soared. just in case you have not had this unique experience yourself, it is quite unforgettable. Your body is freer than it has ever been before, only the slipstream caressing and buffeting the skin. Too soon it is over and one's body recoils from the thought of dropping into the water. As one lowers oneself into the river, the flesh is enveloped by the astringent water, like a thousand needles pricking. Then back on the bank the blossoming of warmth all over the body. A total experience on land, air and water, an alchemist's dream. Then followed in quick succession one after another, flying bodies seeming like some pagan festival to commemorate the death of Karus. After three hours we returned to camp, as it was getting dusk and we had to prepare the fire for our evening meal. The meal, when it finally was ready, was very wholesome and filling, and what was more, it was washed down by the long awaited billy brewed tea.

It did not take long for the effect of the large meal on top of the days exertions to create the desire for sleep. Gradually everyone's body was manoeuvred to fit as comfortably as possible in the concrete undulations of the ground. The hapless soul who had expediently brought along an air bed did not fare much better for his bed kept inexplicably losing its rubber bungs in the dark

During the night it rained heavily, but the morning brought with it the sun that was reveille. No breakfast greeted our rising, only an order to prepare for another hike. We moved off and our walk this time took us parallel with a picturesque tributary, rushing through a gorge. Eventually we came to a near vertical rock face, that to us spelt 'stop'. However one of the instructors appeared above us and checked down a rope. Here was a chance for one of our girls to prove that the 'weaker sex' is a misnomer, and she resolutely grabbed the rope, and gradually dispelled the looks of apprehension from the upward looking, jaw sagging faces.

Like houseflies on a window pane the rest of us followed up the all too flexible length of rope. Back to a substantial breakfast, and practically before the food had reached our stomachs, we were back off down to the river.

Hi jinks this time was in canoes, beautiful, gliding down the river, or it would be if one could only glide. Most of us lot were like something out of those Cambridge Varsity films where the chap with the pole in the punt gets stuck in the mud! In our case it was a matter of ricocheting from bank to bank down-river in a very disobedient Kayak, only stopping when tangled in over hanging willow branches. One of the greatest pleasures was to sidle up to some foolish person who remained in his clothes and 'accidentally' splash him. Then there was that sinking feeling as one rolled over after a hasty manoeuvre to be tipped into the clutches of the icy water. All too soon we were hauled out of the water and rushed back up the hill to the commando course.

The commando course consisted of a fiendishly designed mass of ropes and timber made to test the agility of every muscle in the body. Soon we were climbing, crawling, scrambling, jumping, swinging over these objects. The high point of this course came when one of our older members tried to demonstrate a flying leap over a 15 foot high commando net, the opposite from the way it should have been done. He, unfortunately, landed up quicker than he had expected on the ground, with a broken wrist. In doing so he created another first for Auckland NYC for this was the first serious accident at the Adventure Camp in the ten years since it got started.

The last test of the weekend, was when we had to scale a 12 foot wall, cross an 'acid river' and an electric fence. Suffice to say most of us were trapped for some time, as well as being frizzled and shocked on the respective tests.

This completed our weekend of trials and errors. On the truck travelling back to Auckland, someone said out loud 'Fantastic wasn't it?' The only answer he got, was loud snores, for everybody was asleep!

2nd. NZSA

Port Ohope Free

Beach Week-end

This second weekend in Port Ohope saw 200 adults with numerous children gathered together again in the holiday camp of Ken and Lois.

Even friends from Wellington and Christchurch were represented and took advantage of the climate in the Bay of Plenty. Certainly a word of thanks should go to the Bay of Plenty Sun Club for the organisation of entertainment, especially the egg-catching competition.

A photo even appeared in the Rotorua Post about this event. A favourable write up also appeared in the Sunday Times.

The police who kept a careful eye on our activities the first weekend, appeared only for a brief few minutes on Sunday morning.

Keep the 29th and 30th November free for our 3rd weekend at Port Ohope.

Bring some friends as well as your family. They will really enjoy it and find the welcome something else.

As an introduction to naturism on a social level, it can't be beaten. See you in November, in the camp on the beach, or in the waves.

Emiel Roland

P.R.O.'s Report

What started out to be just a visit to a free beach weekend turned out to be one of the most productive and pleasing four days of my P.R.O. duties to date. It is wonderful to see the movement is alive and well and facing its new challenges of free beaches with tact and vigour.

The free beach weekend at Port Ohope was organized by Emiel Roland, whose committee has handled the free beach issue for the N.Z.S.A. and Ken and Lois England proprietors of the Ohope Beach Holiday Camp which provided the pleasant amenities for all.

Our North Island Vice president was in attendance with his, by now, well known posse of Gisbornites and it was pleasing to see so many of the small clubs in attendance and enjoying themselves. The local Bay of Plenty Sun Club worked hard to provide entertainment for all. The children enjoyed sand castle making competitions and lolly scrambles and a Bar-B-Q on Saturday night finished off a wonderful day.

Sunday gave us warm pleasant sun and sea and the fish were even biting. A warning about those raffles though, too many spoil a good idea. It was pleasing to see the public reaction to our warning signs. Several couples turned back after reading them others carried on walking through and some even took off their clothes and joined us.

This weekend was an interesting experiment in free beach activity. I feel though, that out of the safe environment of our club grounds, we must be aware of the dangers of swimming in the sea. We don't want to spoil this new experience by a fatality, which nearly occurred when four people were swept out in a rip that developed where everyone was swimming. If the N.Z.S.A. are to organize such weekends I think proper precautions must be taken to prevent a tragic accident. I am sure the local surf club would co-operate.

Our weekend concluded with a visit to "Gods Little Acre" in Gisborne. The Gisborne Club's vitality for making Nudists feel welcome is by now well known throughout New Zealand. Their idea of showing hospitality the way they do is a credit to them and shows that Nudists can drink and talk in pleasant conditions at night in a civil way. Well done Gisborne and thank you.

After a quick lunch with John and Gaynor at Hawkes Bay and hearing their very stimulating ideas they brought back from Australia on financing clubs, we just managed to get the ferry back to Lyttelton.

The experience of swimming, surfing and fishing and meeting fellow Nudists is one my travelling companions Bruce Murdoch and Ted Box will not forget for sometime and the trip of 800 miles from Christchurch was worth the effort. To those who missed the second free beach weekend at Ohope Beach, I advise book now for the third to be held on the 29th-30th of November. The trip to one of N.Z. finest beaches will not be regretted.

Pat Trott,

P.R.O. N.Z.S.A.

HAWKES BAY MINI

RALLY IS MAJOR

EVENT

Easter 1975 will remain a happy memory for a long time to Hawkes Bay nudists and their many visitors from other clubs in the lower North Island area.

With Hawkes Bay weather turning on near summer conditions, the grounds at "Rapere" presented a lively scene with close on 200 enjoying the fun and games, with plenty of time out for relaxing, sunbathing and chitchat.

Our organising committee's first aim was to make this a fun rally, playing down the competitive spirit often associated with National Rallies, and placing the emphasis on fun and friendship. To this end the sports contests were arranged so that teams were drawn out of a hat, resulting in a blend of ages, skill and club origin, which certainly made for a happy spirit.

Friday was taken up with travelling and settling in, and organised events got under way at 9.30 on Saturday when NZSA president, Russell Delacour, officially opened the rally and congratulated the club on its initiative in showing what a smaller club can do with limited facilities. Saturday saw some great contests at volleyball and tenniquoits preliminaries, and concluded with a very tasty barbecue meal which continued on with a happy sing along sip along around the campfire.

On Sunday the teniquoit finals were decided and were followed by the swimming and novelty water sport events. A game of local rules Pool volleyball proved too baffling for the combined visitors to master the trickery of the locals, the end result being an unscheduled steeplechase to capture the ref and toss him into the pool, whistle, forage cap and all.

The interclub interest was retained by awarding the winning teams points which were then divided according to the team members home club, and a running tally kept. The local club proved to be the best, and were presented by Russell with the Norman Bell trophy. Gisborne Sun Club were the runners up, closely followed by the Wellington and Geyserland Clubs. Taranaki Naturists took home the losers' pot.

With every spare corner of our camping area occupied, our facilities coped very well, and our organisers are hopeful that this will be the first of many such regional rallies. By now there are a number of clubs with facilities similar to ours who could manage a small rally of clubs in the vicinity. It just needs a bit of daring and organising skill to prove to those of your members who say "it can't be done" that they are wrong. You'll have a lot of fun proving it too, and you might even make a small profit Out of your efforts like we did.

Who's going to be next?

Blair Brocklehurst

1976 Olympics

The East Haven Sun Club, Canada, is prepared to host naturists who bring their own camping equipment during the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. They will also arrange a shuttle-service to Montreal by bus (about an hour's driving time). Members speak English, French and German.

Anyone wishing to take advantage of this offer or want further information, write to Box 440, Casselman, Ontario, KOA 1MO, Canada. Tell them you read about it in the N.Z. Naturist.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sir,

That was a wry comment that you reported from the guest from the Ivory Coast at the INF conference, to the effect that once the whites taught his people to dress as a token of civilisation, other still more civilised whites tell them to undress.

It reminded me of a news item I read some time ago, in which a woman minister in the government of Ghana expressed pleasure in the progress that was being made in persuading the more "backward" of the citizens of that country to wear clothes. It saddened me to know that yet more people were being taught to feel guilty about their bodies.

The emissaries of western civilization have certainly been busy in the last century or two, extolling the civilizing influence of wearing clothes - all over the world, including New Zealand.

While authorities differ as to how nakedness was regarded in Polynesia, it is clear that the Maori people were not as "hung-up" over the question as were the invaders from Europe. More liberal attitudes still persist, especially as regards children.

An amazing incident occurred some years ago when I was teaching in a remote sole-charge school, most of the pupils being Maori. One warm day in early summer we decided to declare the swimming season open in the river early. Many of the children had some old garments which they wore in the water and often hung in a tree until next time - but a group of younger girls had nothing.

They watched enviously for a while until one could stand it no longer and announced, "Well, I'm going in bare-naked. Sir, can I go in bare-naked?" I said that if they thought their parents wouldn't mind, it was all right with me; upon which the group of girls ran off behind a big rock to get undressed, before emerging to enjoy their swim.

No doubt the world has a long way to go before bare ladies are accepted, even on beaches, but let us hope that the progress being made in some countries is accelerated and that New Zealand will be among the leaders of civilization.

"Ryk"

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AUCKLAND OUTDOOR AND HEALTH CLUB

Looking back to the recreational activities that have occurred on the grounds it was pleasing to see that all events are continuing to be keenly pursued and well patronised. The brief resume which follows will give some indication as to what has taken place recently.

Our most important gathering, an annual one was the interclub sports day held in late February. As usual a large number of visitors attended, representing all the Auckland clubs, Northern Sunseekers, Waikato, and Gisborne.

Volleyball, Miniten and tenniquoits were the order of the day and some very exciting games were played by all teams, particularly those from the smaller clubs. Next on the list were the clubs swimming sports which again drew a fair number of competitors even though it was run a little later than usual this year.

The winners of the various age groups were presented with cups which we expect will be eagerly contested for once again in the coming year.

Two miniten tournaments were also arranged. The first being organised for our junior members who have shown considerable improvement in their standard of play and a force to be reckoned with.

The second being for senior members over the Easter weekend. The weather for this duration was near perfect and some mighty battles were fought particularly in the finals of each section.

Looking to the social scene which has been planned, we should first mention the Port Ohope beach trip which attracted 12 A.O.H.C members. This was a very pleasant weekend for those who made it.

Our final visit to Uretiti was made on March 22nd and once again a beautiful day was experienced. The first winter social of the year was held on April 5th and all credit for this function must go to our hard working ladies who put on such a sumptuous supper that make these evenings so successful.

Sauna evenings have started again at a local establishment and swim nights have also been fixed on a monthly basis from May to October at a large indoor pool complex in Auckland. One night of the year that is really left for a celebration is the annual ball. This is held in a city night club and has proved very popular with all members over the past few years. In closing these notes we wish to make it known that our membership is still open - our Box number is 2702, Auckland.

BAY OF PLENTY

Once again Ohope has come and gone. I don't think that it was as well patronised as the last time, but I think that those who attended, enjoyed themselves. We were fortunate in being able to act as hosts and through the magazine I wish to thank all those that made it possible to have such an entertaining evening.

At the club grounds a start was made on trying to screen the view from the roadway, bamboo has been planted along the road front and we hope that this will do the trick.

A social was held at the home of one of our members on a trial basis and I think that everyone had a good time. We hope that this will be the forerunner of a monthly gathering. It is one way to keep in touch with each other better. I also thing that it is a good introduction to the movement for non members. They come along and enjoy themselves and find that we are no different from anyone else.

We will be holding our annual ball at Rotama again this year on June 28th and if it is anything like last year we should be in for a good time.

We are still increasing our membership. A couple of the women thought we weren't doing it fast enough so they did their little bit. Congratulations to Tina on the birth of a son, and to Lorraine who hasn't quite made it yet.

WAIKATO OUTDOOR SOCIETY

Lack of news and club activity have been the reason for the omission of articles in the last few magazines. Now all that has changed. Our swimming pool project is well under way with a complex system of concrete block retaining walls and surrounds taking shape.

Our children's play area is becoming really something with the donation by a member of an interesting round-a-bout, a type of maypole and a see-saw, in addition to the existing swing, slide, sandpit and full size trampoline, not forgetting a flying fox across our first gully and over the artificial lake. There are also three ropes with car tyres attached, all in all, real fun for the kids.

There was a good attendance of our members at the wonderful Ohope weekend. It was great renewing friendships with so many members of other clubs.

Since our Open Day we have had a steady influx of new members all about to enjoy a new way of life. We realise how difficult it is for some to adjust at first.

A large number of small pine trees have been donated and those are to be planted on our Northern boundary to form a screen to enable us to use quite a large area of previously unused flat land on our grounds.

We are hoping to have the use of the Y.M.C.A. Sauna in Hamilton for a period every other Sunday through the winter, plus the odd social evening and get-togethers. Our main off season event, the rally at the Opal hot pools Matamata in the last weekend of June; and an off shoot of this event, a Sunday afternoon soak in the private pool there.

People say "what do you naturists do in the winter"? Well, now they know.

SOUTH AUCKLAND SUN CLUB

Winter, and so far we have been lucky and have not been flooded too badly through the willows thanks to the small band headed by Vice-Pres who have cleared the creek of much debris and obstruction.

Membership continues to grow under a new President and committee. The adoption of specific work areas, portfolios if you like, for committee members has spread the work load and involves more people in the organisation and administration of our club.

Soon to be faced is a burden of heavy capital expense. Ablutions, drainage, water supply and a tractor-type lawn mower plus our pool amount to several thousand dollars which will be raised or financed within the next financial year. Already the grounds look a veritable picture obviously helped by the attention of the solid core of willing volunteers who quietly work away shaping, mowing, planting. Thanks men.

Social events remain high on our priorities with various functions held and planned. It is hoped that other clubs will join us on these occasions thus fostering goodwill and boosting our funds at the same time. Even the plans for our pool cost a mint!

South Auckland is looking forward to the next season with anticipation, much the wiser for our first full year as a club. Our secret weapon for the Rally at A.O.H.C. is soon to be unveiled - we intend to leave our mark.

NORTH SHORE SUN CLUB

Sorry for the omission of these notes in recent issues but unlike the established clubs we have not had much to report.

Recently however, things have begun to move for us. We now are raising money to help place a deposit on a nice block of land of 10 acres we have an option on in Sunny Orewa. Once we have this land in our name we can confidently expect a fast climb in our membership, we are continually receiving enquiries.

We are very grateful to AOHC and Auckland Sun club for their hospitality to our members. Some at least have taken the opportunity to sample club life. These people will be the ones who know what we should aim for in our amenities.

Some of our members attended the March Free Beach weekend at Ohope and they had a grand time meeting members from other clubs, and making friends. They will be remembered for sure by the grapes our president, Bert, flogged off and raffled. We hope we will have some more for you next year!!

In winter, we are enjoying our out-of-season activities such as sauna evenings, socials and joining in at the swim sessions being run on the city side.

We are always pleased to see prospective members and those interested at our get-togethers. If any reader would like further information you will find our address in the Club Directory in the back of this issue.

Gisborne Sun Club

By the time this appears in print the foundations for the ablution block should be in evidence on the club grounds. With the kitchen attached to this building the pressure on the actual club house will be greatly relieved as it is intended that the club house be used as just a lounge.

Now, when any member is on the grounds, his presence is shown by our blue and gold flag which flutters at the masthead and can be seen by anybody approaching by the main road.

At the moment the people of Mecca are busy preparing for their annual cabaret which is to be held in early July. This event always means much head scratching for those in charge of the supper and hall decorations but they always come up with some wonderful ideas.

You readers must be aware by now that Gisborne is the first to get the sun but remember to bring your own for this weekend as for 7 years we have been unable to oblige.

As mentioned in the last magazine there are many visits planned for this year and we in Gisborne have already made a few of these trips. Ohope again for the "Free Beach" in March was attended by the National PRO. who visited Mecca on his way home, along with two other members from the South Island.

A trip to Oranui for another sporting venue was enjoyed in February, where we excelled ourselves in tenniquoits. While there, a visit was made to Kowhai Valley Club which left the visitors most impressed with their efforts.

At Easter, the Hawkes Bay Club held a mini-rally which was attended by representatives from many clubs. Gis. and Naki both received cups - Gis. receiving a silver one with two handles and Naki receiving a china "cup" with one handle.

A trip in mid April was made to Rotorua where people from northern clubs came together to meet the members of the Rotorua Club and offer inspirations for the development of their club.

If membership grows as rapidly as it has been in the past few months the committee will be contemplating charging for "Standing Room Only."

Canterbury Sun Club Inc

Life at Pineglades has settled down after a wonderful rally - regrettably our weather has been disappointing during February and March, but turned better. April made good again.

The official final plans for the new grounds was presented at the AGM on May 25.

The end of the season ball was held at the Sign of the Takahe on May 17. Over Easter, the grounds were used to great advantage by many members participating in sports and swimming. Swim-ins and saunas are being organised in the winter months.

Wellington Sun Club

What a fantastic summer it has been!

We had good attendance almost every Sunday, plus a large number of week day activities.

Over the Christmas holidays our major project, the new club house, went ahead in leaps and bounds. As this is written, more than half the roofing iron is in place. Whilst this leaves a lot of work remaining it is a pointer to the capability and determination of a number of our members.

Work of all type must proceed during the winter to provide better facilities for all our own members as well as visitors from other clubs. One of the most important jobs besides the club house is the repainting of the main swimming pool. Patches of dark grey are showing through the bottom.

Over the winter months, sauna evenings and social gatherings become the only contact for members as well as the place to introduce new members to social nudity. We are fortunate in that we have two saunas available to members in the greater Wellington area.

Our appearance before the planning committee of the local Council has led to the alteration of the district scheme, to allow the land above Fiveacres to remain 'rural zoning' rather than be 'conditional residential'. This means that all naturists throughout New Zealand can take heart and apply pressure on local authorities if they feel that they are being pushed around. We were accepted for what we are, another voice in the community, with a large and perhaps influential following. The result of the ruling also means that Fiveacres will remain as it is known and loved by so many.

Talking of 'Fiveacres', which is actually almost thirteen acres, this of course must become 'Two hectares' or more accurately 'Five hectares'.

HAWKES BAY SUN CLUB

What a fabulous summer we've had in the Bay this season, and would you believe, it lasted right on through Easter to make our Mini Rally a great success. (See report elsewhere in this issue).

Maybe the visionaries amongst us who see a National Rally on our grounds in the near future are not pipe dreaming after all. Anyway our committee thinks not, and has set our development committee to work to study and report on the facilities which would be required before we could host a big rally.

The Mini Rally spurred the completion of our long awaited ablution block and we are pleased to report that our septic tank, now full of ---, doesn't leak. Get up out of your trench Norman and take a bow, not forgetting all the other hard workers on the project.

We are also studying a proposal to convert the ownership of the grounds to a membership shareholding system. Although some have reservations about this idea, many agree that this scheme could be the means of creating a real interest in the development of our property and provide the much needed capital to carry out the work.

This proposal, adapted from a similar one operated at Kiata Club, N.S.W., would grant existing members a share in the property as it is, and give them and new members the opportunity to buy a further share, shares which would be a realizable asset of increasing value.

Our social programme is in full swing at the moment with all sorts of entertainment to while away the winter months. Our club Ball is coming up shortly, and we would like to see lots of visitors from other clubs for this, so drop us a line to Box 551, Napier, or if you are interested in becoming a member of our friendly fun in the sun club, then do the same. Things are happening at HBSC, so be in.

PALMERSTON NORTH SUN CLUB

Palmerston North has just completed another successful summer with the two new pools increasing our membership.

We are now building a filter house and canteen complex. These are expected to be ready for the coming summer.

The filter will provide a pool with clear sparkling water, but in December we had a touch of the clear sky when the local sky-divers jumped nude into our Club grounds. The 150 members present were delighted. This is a New Zealand and World Record in numbers (4) and the height they jumped (4,500 ft).

Even better was the publicity we received both on national TV and local news. For the second year we have given out club calendars to our members and the public. This has been one of our best means of advertising a welcome to members of other clubs who wish to stay on our grounds.

We hope when you come, you'll enjoy our comfortable club house and revel in the open fire. If you intend staying, write to our club secretary, P.O. Box 980, Palmerston North.

TARANAKI NATURISTS' CLUB

Although we still consider ourselves to be a new club we continue to make claims of firsts for various events.

It was a privilege and a pleasure to have our grounds chosen by two of our members as the location for their wedding. The day of the big event was warm and sunny with just a slight breeze. The setting was very beautiful with the lawn sloping down to a backdrop of native bush. A truly natural scene for a naturist wedding. Most of the club members were present and after the ceremony enjoyed an excellent wedding breakfast prepared by the groom's father and other helpers.

A strange thing happened during a game of tenniquoits the other day. A helicopter appeared from out of the blue, hovered over the net for a moment and then landed in the car park before starting an air search of the bush above our grounds. It was thought that someone was in need of help in the bush but this was apparently not the case. With many searches in the area this created considerable interest. The nudists playing tenniquoits that is.

The "Come Alive" campaign came alive with us before most people had even heard of it and "stayed alive" with the result that a great interest was shown in the club by the public and a few new members joined as a result of it. One or two other new members joined us also but they were made rather than recruited.

In recent weeks our members have managed to make progress on a number of projects on the grounds as well as visiting other clubs from Rotorua to Wellington so our president's flying French bedstead has been clocking up the miles.

On the social side we had a film evening in the club house to which the neighbours were invited, one of them who is a keen photographer showing some interesting slides of his own, and a couple of get togethers in members homes, as well as the ever popular weekly saunas.

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CORIO VALLEY

Work has commenced on extending the terrace in front of the club house, the club house floor has been painted again, the kiddies play gym is now in use and is of course very popular, and firewood has been cut and stacked for use in the club house and barbecue. Members efforts on these and other works are very much appreciated.

The committee have decided to surface the games court area with granite sand to provide a playable surface. If necessary the area will be hard sealed at some future date. It is hoped that this area will be ready for use within the next two months. Money has also been allotted for the provision of a hot water service in the toilet block, hopefully the shower etc., will be connected to this by next spring.

The free beach day held on March 2nd was again a great success. The usual swimming, games and just plain old loafing in the sun was most enjoyable. Alan of Helios won the President's foot race. I'm still reserving judgement on the race result pending viewing a film of the event!!

Our back to Corio week-end over the Easter holiday period was also a great success despite the poor weather on Easter Sunday and Monday and is a credit to our social committee organisers Dawn and John and the members who attended. Neil was a hit with the children as the Easter Bunny and the club house was nearly full for the social held on Easter Saturday evening.

Here is the list of dates to remember for 1975-76.

August 8th. Stoke House. Helios.

September 21st. Table Tennis. Helios.

October 25th. Swimming. Phoenix.

November 1st Birthday weekend River Valley.

November 16th. Volley Ball. Corio.

November 30th. Free Beach Day.

December 29th-January 7th. Convention/Rally at River

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January 25th. Free Beach Day.

February 8th. Tennis. Northside.

February 15th. World Naturist Day.

February 22nd. Rug of War. Helios.

February 29th. Free Beach Day.

DARWIN SUN CLUB

Another frustrating time has gone by. First things is the 'Free Beach' ordinance will be read in the Assembly two weeks late. The second thing is the club site. I've again been in contact with U.D.T.P. Dept., Our application is in hand and will be presented before the Reconstruction Commission as soon as it is possible. We shall have an answer within a month

A Bush Fire went through the block and damaged part of our Club House and destroyed the temporary shelter. The Fire Brigade stopped the fire reaching the shed. If we could have had a little more help at the club site with the building and clearing, this damage could have been avoided. It appears it is a common problem with all clubs that the work is left to the willing few, if you are not prepared to help then don't complain, what has not been or what we should have done. In July you will have the right to elect a new committee, so come on all of you with all the talk and no action lets see your names nominated and have a go yourselves.

May your sunburn never blister.

Roger, President

The Three Bears, Queensland

We have now been in Queensland two years; we were told when we arrived here after a couple of years we would notice the cold in winter (at present the Temp. range is 26 - 11 degrees) and it sure feels cold for a little while in the morning.

The Three Bears will be two years old in July and we will have a birthday party for the club on July 27th (with lots of games for the children). All nudists are welcome.

Due to a large number of people asking if we have accommodation we have purchased a caravan (can accommodate 6 if required). This van is now for hire at $5.00 per night.

We now have the Three Bears Book of Records fixed up to read. Here is the latest record broken; Laurie, a visitor from down south now holds the limbo record of 815 mm.

SOCIAL CALENDAR

Oct. 12 - Children's Day; Nov 9 - Miniten Sports Day; Dec 13 - Christmas Social Night; Dec 14 - Christmas Party; Dec 29 - Jan 7 - A.N.F. Convention & Rally at RIVER VALLEY.

"Who's Nude, Who Cares" is the title of a one hour documentary which should be on TV sometime in the next few months; it will only be shown after 8.30 pm.

Good Sunning,

from

George, Barbara & Anne

THE THREE BEARS

6TH A.N.A. CONVENTION AND SPORTS RALLY

Dear Sun Lovers & Friends,

I've been full steam ahead for the last 8 weeks preparing for the 1975-1976 Convention & Sports Rally which I have been privileged to hold at 'River Valley Nudist Holiday Resort in Victoria. I want this to be the biggest, happiest and most memorable on record. OPENING DATE is Monday, 29th December, 1975 with a "Wind-up" Party on Wednesday, 7th January, 1976. But don't forget that you will be welcome to enjoy your own private holiday here, in between times through the year.

Lots of you fellers will find interest in the down-to- earth needs so as to cope with the expected advent of 1,000 to 1,500 folk for this big event. For instance - to put the gals' minds at rest - NO PROBLEMS ABOUT THE TOILET FACILITIES.

There are already two permanent septic blocks with showers, but EXTRA gas toilets will be installed. Although this area is beautifully remote - electrical 240v power normally services 40 lawn sites.

We hope to have this doubled, but you should 'like any old-timer) COME PREPARED for either a black-out, or more demand than we can cope with, so bring your own old kero or gas lamp.

For those who have not yet been here, there are 15 acres of suitable camping land, slightly undulating, as well as 15 acres for roaming around in, but not level for camps.

You will enjoy the immaculate cleanliness of the surroundings, wide open spaces, well kept green lawns and the sight of the Goulburn River curling around three sides of our grounds.

There are miles of nearby virgin bushland to wander around in, where there is escape from the noise of the outside world. You can fish, use your camera, or just relax. (But DRESS - if going beyond our boundaries.)

BOOK EARLY for your site during the Rally by sending your Deposit of $10. Camping Visiting Fee during Convention is only $5 per family per day.

Yours SUNcerely,

   Keith D. Dohnt

      P.O. Box 227, Echuca 3625, Victoria

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The secretaries of the clubs listed below
will be pleased to hear from genuine enquirers.
Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

SUNSEEKERS INC.
Box 220, P.O. Midland 6056, West Australia

TINDO,
Box 92, G.P.O. Adelaide 5001, South Australia

YUITI WIRRA,
Box 47, P.O. Nailsworth 5083, South Australia

RIVER VALLEY CLUB,
Box 227, P.O. Echuca 3625, Victoria

NORTHSIDE COUNTRY CLUB,
Box 107, P.O. South Melbourne, Victoria 3205

THE HELlOS SOCIETY LTD.,
Box 440, P.O. Dandenong 3175, Victoria
Phone Melbourne 288-8713

CORIO VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB,
Box 379, P.O. Geelong 3220, Victoria

WOODLANDS SUN & HEALTH CLUB,
Box 2, P.O. Austral 2171, N.S.W.

HERITAGE (AUSTRALIA),
Box 121, P.O. Merrylands 2160, N.S.W.

ROSCO CLUB,
Box 45, P.O. Toronto 2283, N.S.W.

NATURI,
P.O. Box 11, Berowra 2081, N.S.W.

KIATA COUNTRY CLUB,
Box 103, P.O. Milson's Point, N.SW.

HESPERIDES,
Box 50, P.O. Lindfield 2070, N.S.W.

GOOD COMPANIONS,
Box 6, P.O. West End 4101, Queensland

EUREKA SUN CLUB,
Box 85, Acacia Ridge 4110, Queensland

GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB,
Box 22, Lawton 4501, Queensland

THE THREE BEARS,
P.O. Beenleigh 4207, Queensland.
Phone 873-034.

DARWIN SUN CLUB,
Box 4741, P.O. Darwin 5794, Northern Territory

MOWANA NORTHERN RIVERS CLUB,
Box 24, South Grafton 2461, N.S.W.

SPIELPLATZ (AUSTR.)
Box 131, Camberwell 3124, Victoria

NINDI PARK CLUB,
22 Aitken Street, Millicent 5280, South Australia

WALKABOUT SUN & HEALTH CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 39, Hermit Park, 4812, Queensland

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The secretaries of the clubs listed below
will be pleased to hear from genuine enquirers.
Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

NORTHERN SUNSEEKERS INC.
P.O. Box 4126, Kamo

AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB
P.O. Box 2702, Auckland

AUCKLAND SUN CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 2925, Auckland

SOUTH AUCKLAND SUN CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 67, Papakura

KOWHAI VALLEY CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 6238, Wellesley Street West, Auckland 1

NORTH SHORE SUN CLUB
P.O. Box 66-033, Beachhaven, Auckland 10
Telephone Auckland 486-458

WAIKATO OUTDOOR SOCIETY INC.
P.O. Box 6l9, Hamilton

BAY OF PLENTY SUN CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 1112, Rotorua

GEYSERLAND SUN CLUB
P.O. Box 1007, Rotorua

GISBORNE SUN CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 391, Gisborne

HAWKES BAY SUN CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 551, Napier
Telephone 55-331 or 35-523

WANGANUI SUN CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 410, Wanganui

MANAWATU SUN CLUB
P.O. Box 7087, Palmerston North

PALMERSTON NORTH SUN CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 980, Palmerston North

WELLINGTON SUN CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 2854, Wellington
Telephone Upper Hutt 86-436

NELSON SUN CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 467, Nelson
P.R.O. Phone 86-589 Nelson

CANTERBURY SUN CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch

SOUTH CANTERBURY SUN CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 610, Timaru

OTAGO SUN CLUB
P.O. Box 126, Dunedin
Telephone 52-564 and 70-170

SOUTHERN SUN & HEALTH CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 486, Invercargill
Telephone 41W Nightcaps

TARANAKI NATURIST CLUB INC.
P.O. Box 3039 Fitzroy, New Plymouth

N.Y.C. (NUDIST YOUTH CLUB)
Enquiries and Publicity
National: P.O. Box 1931, Palmerston North
Auckland Branch: P.O. Box 6802, Auckland

AURORA SUNSEEKERS INC.
P.O. Box 5030, Moray Place, Dunedin.
Telephone 39-207 or 33-355

ORCHARD Sun Club
P.O. Box 1468, Dunedin
Phone 39-207