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 # 122 - September 1987 

[The New Zealand Naturist] Editor: Graeme Brown (Pages: 20)

Contents:-

Editorial
Do we HAVE to grow OLD? (Dr Jim Selim)
Talking Point by Gemini
Geyserland, Home of the Rotota Sun Club
South Island Seminar
The Discovery of Truth by John Trotter
AOHC, Roman Games
Pacific Notes Tahanga
Panorama - Germany's largest sauna by Robbert Broekstra
Club News (3)
Letters to the Editor
NZ Club Directory: (25)
Australian Club Directory: (32)

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EDITORIAL

 

 

IN A RECENT ISSUE of the N.Z. "Listener" columnist Jules Older writes of a certain well-known N.Z. social movement. A member of the movement, writer Len Oakes, has just published a book about it. He tells a joke which he acknowledges to be in bad taste, but which apparently originated within the movement itself and went the rounds to the accompaniment of many chuckles. Older says:

That the joke surfaced within the institution and then in an insider's book about it, reveals something about the nature of the movement.

First, and most obvious, the movement has a sense of humour.

Second, because the joke is on the movement itself, it does not demand such an exalted status as to make it above criticism.

Third, because outsiders are let in on the joke via Oakes' book, it is a group which is not terribly afraid of external criticism."

 

WHAT IS THIS "MOVEMENT"? In fact, Older is writing of Centrepoint, a commune established near Auckland nine years ago and still, today, despite all the gloomy forebodings of many social observers, going from strength to strength.

But Jules Older could equally well be writing about naturism.

Over the years there have been many jokes about naturists, many of them in bad taste, many originating within the naturist movement itself. But naturists are noted for their sense of humour. They do not imagine themselves to be above criticism, but neither are they afraid of external criticism.

Centrepoint and the naturist movement would appear to have much in common. Jules Older could still be speaking about either (or both) when he concludes:

"It is a particularly successful utopian community. Over the decade of its life, it has prospered and grown, and despite comings and goings of members, has managed to avoid those permanent personality/ideology clashes which have ripped apart so many other groups."

Despite local differences of opinion between members of individual clubs, true naturists are still among the most cooperative, tolerant and generous- minded of people. Let us all work constantly to keep things that way.

   

Do we HAVE

 

to grow Old?

 

Inevitably, yes, says DR JIM SELIM, but we can postpone the evil day.

Speaking at an Auckland seminar, Dr Jim Selim of Australia stated that the natural ageing process can be slowed down.

Recent findings indicate that ageing is caused by unstable molecules, known as free radicals, which attack living cell tissue, he said. "Free radicals are formed from air, water, smoke, radiation and other environmental toxins. Apart from their influence on ageing, they have been associated with heart disease, cancer and other debilitating diseases."

The deteriorating effect of free radicals can be reversed, or at least slowed down, by substances known as antioxidants. "These," says Dr Selim, "are a family of nutrients which prevent or delay deterioration by oxygen. They include vitamins A, C and E as well as a number of minerals and essential amino acids."

Everything in nature, Dr Selim explained, breaks down when it comes into contact with oxygen. Food goes bad, oil turns rancid, metal rusts. The same things happen to the human body. The effects of oxidation, which we call ageing, are well known. Hair falls out, skin wrinkles, organs fail, bones become brittle and teeth decay.

 

Anti-oxidant nutrients protect the body against the onslaught of free radicals. This nutrient family is found in abundance in the right sort of diet. "There is no such thing as the perfect diet." says Dr Selim. The food we eat in western societies today is additive-laden, preserved, aged and overcooked. Couple this with environmental pollution and stressful lifestyles, and the taking of nutrient supplements is highly desirable."

Free radicals are known to be formed from cigarette smoke, the ingestion of alcohol, heavy metals (cadmium, lead) sodium nitrate (a cold-cut preservative) chlorine, overexposure to sunlight, additive-laden foods, as well as stress and illness.

When the level of free radical absorption becomes too high the body cannot repair or protect itself - and ageing and illness results.

"Taking anti-oxidant supplements gives a balanced formulation of the essential nutrients, thus ensuring that basic requirements are met," Dr Selim emphasises.

Any good health-food store should have competent and highly knowledgeable staff to advise customers on the best combination of anti-oxidants to take.

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Photo: L. Heilberg   

 

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TALKING POINTby Gemini

 

There is a disease rampant in the world which has mercilessly ravaged mankind since the dawn of time. It is an incurable illness called the "gimmies." Gimmie this, gimmie that, gimmie the other. In the present day, it invariably means gimmie some money.

To cater for his gregarious nature, man invented clubs and societies. Unfortunately, he never got round to inventing a sure-fire system of financing them. All clubs are always short of funds. Particularly nudist clubs.

My beef is not at the fact that nudist clubs seem to be perpetually broke (although in many cases they finish up in financial difficulties solely through their own fault). It is at the way in which they set about getting the money - particularly by the widely-favoured system of hidden charges.

Let us suppose that you apply to join the Waikikarnukau Outdoor Social Club. You are told the annual membership costs $X. So far so good. Until you learn of all the extras.

 

First, in addition to the membership fee there is payable a one-off "joining fee". No one has yet succeeded in explaining this practice to my satisfaction. I challenge anyone to show me what extra expense a club may have been put to, simply by admitting you to membership, to justify levying this special "enrolment charge".

You tell them that you own a caravan. Park it at the club for the odd weekend? Sure, boss: it'll cost you $X per night. Oh, you say innocently, I suppose that's for power, but isn't the charge a bit steep? I'm usually quite economical with electricity."

Oh, no, you are told. Electricity's extra; there's a coin-in-the-slot meter. The charge is just for the site rental.

Site rental? You're still bemused. You were under the impression that your membership fee entitled you, among other things, to the use of any or all of the club grounds. Use the grounds, certainly, you are told.

 

Walk on them, lie on them, play games on them, by all means. But park a caravan on them? No way, mate. Not without payment of a little bit more of the "ready".

 

Oh, well, you say with a wry smile, in the interests of economy it looks as if I'd better sell the van and get a tent. Your smile, however, rapidly vanishes when you learn that it will cost you exactly the same for a tent site as a van site. The argument apparently being that the average family tent covers around the same area of ground as a caravan.

 


"Petty and irritating
charges for

facilities ..."


 

Again you seek some clarification of this extraordinary way of looking at things and again you come up with a complete zero. It seems that you can, if you wish, lie around all day on the grass, spreading out blankets and the like until you are monopolising an area of turf at least as big as the average caravan, and all is well. Your tenure of this piece of ground free of charge is already guaranteed by your annual subscription. But just try to erect a fabric roof (known as a tent) over the area of ground you are already occupying - just that ground and no more - and see what happens. The club treasurer will be standing before you with his hand out before you can drive in a single peg.

 

When you come to think of it, many clubs are dragging the chain when it comes to this kind of extortion. There are lots of other untapped sources simply crying out for exploitation.

Toilet doors could be fitted with coin-in-the-slot locks. Hot showers could be charged for at a fixed rate per minute. The kitchen cooker could also have a coin meter.

 

And how about an "honesty box" beside the refrigerator for anyone wanting to keep their milk and butter cool in it? And what about games?

Gracious me, you don't expect to be able to play a round of golf on a public course for nothing, do you? So why expect free use of the club's games courts? A fee per game for miniten, volleyball and anything else for which courts are provided, should obviously be levied. And when it comes to the swimming pool... Well! Just think of the possibilities! A standard charge for getting in the water, extra if you want to swim (so much per length) and a further payment for each dive. All subject to a time limit, of course: "Come in, number five, your time's up!"

Any club secretary will hasten to point out to you, that the annual subscription never covers the club's outgoings and so additional ways of sweetening the kitty are always needed. This is nothing new: since time immemorial, penury has been endemic to the naturist movement. The trouble is that club committees' eyes are always bigger than their stomachs. Grandiose plans for spending money they haven't got on luxuries they can't afford spew out of every committee meeting like forced meat out of a sausage machine.

The arguments over ways and means of fund-raising are never-ending. The proponents of the various methods are fairly evenly balanced. The advocates for increasing the subscription. The supporters of raffles, socials and games evenings. The patrons of the straight-out plea for donations, interest-free loans and financial guarantees from members.

These methods at least have one thing in common; they are all honest. The one fact with which few club members will disagree, is the inherent moral dishonesty of the many types of "extras", in the form of petty and irritating charges for facilities which should rightly all be covered by the annual subscription.

What do you think, readers? Write and let the Editor know.

 

PALMERSTON NORTH SUN CLUB INC

The club that respects the individual

All facilities: Clubhouse, hot showers, swimming pool, putting green and 36 powered caravan sites.

Only 16 years old, we are one of the most go-ahead clubs in New Zealand.

Write to:

The Secretary,
PALMERSTON NORTH SUN CLUB INC.
Box 980, Palmerston North

 

CANTERBURY SUN CLUB INC

18 ACRES OF FAMILY LEISURE

FOR INFORMATION WRITE:

P.O. Box 1823,
CHRISTCHURCH

 

NORTH SHORE SUN CLUB INC.

Auckland's most progressive new club.

Set in private bushland just thirty minutes north
from the harbour bridge at sunny Orewa.

We welcome new members,
apply for in formation to:

The Secretary, P.O. Box 128, Orewa

 

HOLIDAY IN SUNNY NORTHLAND

Rent our caravan set up on private section on water's edge of safe sandy beach at Pataua South 35km east of Whangarei. Shellfish at front gate. Ocean beach surf casting 10 mm. walk. Dairy-grocery and boat ramp handy. Tavern and golf course 10km. Two vans available: 1-2 berth, 1-4 berth, both with awnings, power, fridges and cookers. All crockery and cutlery provided. Private toilet and shower. Laundry available. Tow-away vans also for hire.

Phone: 089-21536. PO Box 3042, Onerahi, Whangarei.

 

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GEYSERLAND

Home of the Rotota Sun Club

 

Numbers 1, 3, 6, 13, 14 and 17. Thanks, Gemini!

P.S. The hot pool weekend at Tauranga was a success again. Weather sunny (of course!) about 82 people from Rotota, B.O.P., W.O.S., Wanganui, Gisborne, North Shore and Supporters Group. The new owners of the pool were happy with our group, so it's on again next year! My thanks to all our friends who supported this function.

The next morning a work client phoned, and asked if I had a secretary as Anne had answered. "Yes," said I, "and she slept in my bed last night with her husband, while I was in my caravan!" Much laughter.

We are having problems with our names: Geyersland Leisure Park, home of Rotota Sun Club, as Orakei Korako also call themselves Geyersland and have BIG signs which attract our first time visitors. They are soon redirected, but it is a long way around. Also, some concern has been expressed that Rotota has taken over GLP, and GLP will disappear. Not so! I spent a fair bit of time talking on this at the Rally, usually while moistening my throat.

The GLP company owns and administers the property, while Rotota looks after day-to-day management. The club's contribution of buildings, water supplies, gardens etc are looked on as Stage 1 of GLP development. Any suggestions to clarify this further?

There is now a "long-drop" on the Stage 2 area, and there will be lake water on tap very shortly. Bill, Ewen and I surveyed a line for the pipe for this, which went from the end of Sally's Alley across a gully and the road to the lake, following the road to the site. Laying the pipe over the gully put it through the branches of a tree. Bill climbed up about 5 metres to thread the pipe through, and was level with me on the road about 5 metres away from him!

 

Have I mentioned the hot showers yet? On the outside of the clubhouse with a magnificent view down the lake. A wetback in the firebox provides the hot water.

Judd and Jean are working on a hot tub at the lake edge. The theory for circulating the water sounds good - I hope it works in practice!

We bought a tractor a few months ago, which has been rebuilt by our members. We called a working bee to sand it down ready for painting, and got mainly the usual regulars.

 

The job was finished when an out-of-town member turned up, having worked for the morning first. At least he made an effort to help.

Just about time for "Visitors' Day". Open day, you say? That indicates we close, and that's not right. Visitors are always welcome, but we do try to attract new members by publicity as well.

PP.S. Have you noticed in photos of working bees, there is usually at least one small-sized supervisor looking on? Good signs for the future of the nudist movement.

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The club reports that the map in the Club Directory for Geyersland Leisure Park/Rotota Sun Club is wrong. The sketch map above shows their correct location and directions for finding the club.

 

GISBORNE COUNTRY CLUB LTD

GISBORNE'S DRESS OPTIONAL
LEISURE PARK

Visitors Welcome

P.O. Box 391PHONE 83-607

 
An Ad

SUNSEEKERS

INCORPORATED

(AFFILIATED WITH A.N.F.)

POST OFFICE BOX 220, MIDLAND 6056

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM
COUPLES AND FAMILIES.

Visitors from affiliated clubs very welcome

 

READY

STEADY

 

Feather

GO!!

Feather

Photos: J. Smith   

 

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SOUTH

 

ISLAND

 

SEMINAR

 

 

Nelson the sunny city of the South Island invites you for the South Island Seminar, held at Labour Weekend, 24th-26th October at their club grounds.

Location - We are 35km out of Nelson, 20km out of Richmond and 5km away from the village: Upper Moutere; which has a pub, a small shop, a Post Office, a garage and petrol.

Our club grounds are at the end of Sunrise Valley Road, off the Moutere Highway.

We have got 15 caravan points, space for tents, a clubhouse with a toilet, 4 bedrooms, a lounge with colour TV, a games room with a pool table and darts board.

 

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Also, an ablution block, small swimming pool, teniquoit court, table tennis, children's corner with a roundabout, a trampoline and two swings; a nine-hole golf course and plenty of sunshine.

You need only your sleeping bag and your good spirit to bring along, also some ideas for the Seminar promoting nudism. We provide the meals, and accommodation is available on our club grounds.

 

Camp fees: Adults $7 per night per head; children under 15 years $4.20 per night per head. (in the house baches or caravans).

 

 

Tents: Adults $3.50 head; children under 15 $1.50 per night per head.

 

 

Seminar enrolment fees: Adults $40.00 per head; children under 15 years $12.50 per head; (that includes all meals).

Transport from the airport will be available for those who come by plane.

 

 

Programme: Norm Wilkinson, C.S.C. and South Island Vice President is in charge of that and is available from your club's secretary or N.S.C., also enrolment forms.

 

 

Contact numbers: N.S.C. P.O. Box 467, Nelson, - ring Walter and Marianne in Nelson, phone 83226 or Hub and Trudy, phone 7126 Richmond.

P.S. We plan to have time for fun and friendship as well.

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Are you interested in the
nudist movement and the
nudist way of life?

For information on clubs,
beaches and the supporter
scheme, write to:-

A.N.F. Secretary
P.O. Box 268,
Belconnen, A.C.T. 2617

 

WELLINGTON SUN CLUB

14 acres of park-like grounds and bush-clad hills where the nudists of Wellington relax during their leisure hours in a congenial environment with three pool complex, expansive lawns, children's play area with adventure playground, camping and clubhouse facilities, caravan points.

Membership is invited from Families, Couples etc.

Apply to the Secretary P.O. Box 2854, Wellington
for further information.

 

 

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The Discovery, of Truth

Memories of early indoctrination into the joys of nudism, recalled by JOHN TROTTER.

 

I'm glad I am a nudist. Getting my clothes off makes me feel good and clean, fresh and free.

But why am I a nudist, when did this seed get sown, how does one become a nudist?

Let me tell it my way. Born in a country area in Australia, my father, brother, cousins, uncles and aunts all loved the swimming pools, in the stream running through our property. My Dad and I would often strip off, and cool ourselves in the water when working near this area. And there was no hang-ups or embarrassment when others joined in.

I was, after all, born a nudist - aren't we all? Born in that natural state?

As I grew, I loved the freedom of even working without clothes, when practical to do so. The invigorating freshness of slipping in between cool sheets in my bare skin, in summer, was delightful. (And now, to feel that stimulating pleasure in winter, of getting into that electric-blanket- warmed bed, is a delight of its own.)

In my teenaged years, I loved too, the explorations along the banks of the tree-lined stream, in and out of the water, climbing over and around rocks in the rapids, completely nude. Lying on my stomach over these rocks, trying to catch small fish in my hands - always in vain of course. Lying on my back on the banks, studying God's beautiful works of nature in tree, plant and bird life.

 

I would start at one point, leaving my clothes there, and slowly thread my way a mile downstream, taking hours to study the things of nature and being a part of it.

Then having to return to my clothes, before taking off home.

Now, one of my keenest joys in life is to get my gear off, in our private, fully enclosed sunning area at the back of our section. Letting the sun bathe my body, as the breeze cools my bare skin, while I soak in the sounds of the many small birds in the trees all around. I read, or study the birds, or, yes - just snooze away in peace.

 


 

... lying naked on a
towel, hearing the
waves crashing ...

 


 

 

Anyone who does not experience the inner joy and peace of being part of, and at one with, nature, is missing one of the most exhilarating delights in life. To be at the seaside, lying naked on a towel on the sand, hearing and smelling the waves crashing their way to shore with the seagulls calling, is more value to health and well-being than a cupboard full of pills.

 

 

Sex is not part of this nudity. It is a total honesty; knowing, caring and sharing in the higher ideals of living. Those who have not tried, know not what they are missing. Those who have the courage to unclothe and make themselves an integral part of natural living, reap the benefits in better physical and mental health, and well-being.

Not everyone can join a sun club. But anyone, over eighteen, can identify with the naturist movement, by joining the N.Z.N.F. Supporter Group, and to continue all pursuits in the nude in their own privacy, whenever possible.

For myself, I am able to enjoy a private spa pool with a few friends at times, and this is a wonderful bonus. A most valued local hot pool complex, makes this possible.

I would like to quote from H. de Vere Stacpoole's book, The Blue Lagoon: "They had been on the island a fortnight and Dick had discovered the keenest joy in life - to be naked. To be naked and sit drying in the sun. To be free from the curse of clothes, to shed civilization on the beach in the form of breeches, boots, coat and hat, and to be at one with the sun and the sea."

Idyllic stuff? Of course, and why not?

We all have it in us to share in that idyllic life to a certain extent no matter where we live. Come on, uncommitted reader, give it a go. We would welcome you to a better, more vital, stimulating way of living.

 

 

The Orchard Sun Club Inc.

The South's Premier Nudist Club is still very much alive at
GREEN ISLAND, DUNEDIN

Along with our acres of well grassed tree lined gullies which offer warmth, shelter and privacy we have a new all weather miniten court, volleyball court, barbecue and picnic areas. A natural adventure playground for children.

Only 10 minutes from the city centre.

FUN IN THE SUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

For invitation to visit, phone 883-762 or 883-641
or write P.O. Box 5460, Dunedin.

 

WOL de novo
Skin & Hair Care Products

Specially Formulated Products exclusively for skin and hair protection. WOL de novo products are sold in most Suntan Clinics throughout New Zealand.

 

Suntan Lotion SPF2 - Permits deep tanning with maximum protection against burning. Waterproof when used as directed, Large l000ml size (Family size), $12.50 post free.

 

Milk of Almonds Moisturiser Lotion - French perfumed. Family size lasts the whole summer through! $12.50 post free.

 

Ultracote Super Lanolised Lotion - For the ultimate all over body massage. Positively prevents skin dryness and chapping. Excellent for babies too! Family size l000ml, $14.50 post free.

 

These prices are strictly direct sale to Sun Club members only. Posted anywhere in New Zealand. Simply send name and address to WOL de novo Ltd., P.O. Box 7058, Wellington South, or ring your orders after hours to Wellington 893-420. Payment must accompany all orders. Deliveries immediate. Money refunded if not satisfied. (Factory address, 234 Rongotai Road, Wellington 3.)

All Orders to P.O. Box 7058, Wellington South

 

THE SOUTHERN SUN
AND HEALTH CLUB

THE SOUTH'S LAST NUDIST CLUB BEFORE THE
BIG ICE IS ALIVE AND WELL AT APARIMA
NEAR INVERCARGILL

Along with our sheltered grounds, miniten court, volleyball court, full size swimming pool, barbeque and picnic area. We offer you the hospitality and friendliness that is only found in this part of the country.

To arrange visits please write P.O. Box 627 Invercargill any time.

 

HOW DO YOU MAKE
YOUR LIVING?

Is Your Business

anything to do with the outdoor scene, sporting, recreational, health, or anything which may be

OF INTEREST TO NATURISTS?

If it is, have you considered

ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE?

You will reach the very people, and only those people, who are potential purchasers of your product or service - our readers.

What is more, you will be amazed to find how inexpensive space in the "New Zealand Naturists" can be.

For full details, please write to:

The Business Manager,
P.O. Box 2925, Auckland, New Zealand

 

IF

YOU ARE OVER 18, AND

IF you feel that your are an individual, with your own personal rights and privileges, to do your "own thing" - and

IF you have ever hiked, picnicked, or just laid in the sun while the conventions of life took a needed vacation; enjoying that carefree experience on beach or bushland scene in harmony with nature, uncrowded, unhassled and undressed - or

IF this has just never happened but you would like it to - take the plunge. DO IT; and join

THE N.Z.N.F. SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP GROUP

We will give you information about nudism through the pages of the N.Z. Naturist Magazine, and the supporter newsletter. Your membership can give you visiting rights to many N.Z. sun clubs. Overseas ones also.

For $18.00 (being $3.00 application fee, $15.00 for first years' membership), any single person, couple or family group will be given identification with the naturist movement, in strict confidence.

Write today, to:-

THE SECRETARY,
SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP GROUP
P.O. BOX 1036, TAURANGA

(Please enclose stamped addressed envelope for reply)

 

 

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DOUG BALL

Photography

16 Selwyn Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand     Ph 33-393

COLOUR AND BLACK AND WHITE PROCESSING
PERSONAL SERVICE

 

PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED

The N.Z. Naturist welcomes
the offer of quality Black & white
photographs for publication.

Please send them to the editor
P.O. Box 2925 Auckland.

 

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Rally December 29 to Jan 2 - All roads lead to AOHC for the

 

One extra day this year!

 

Prior to the Games, Senators
will gather at the Forum on
28th December for the A.G.M.
Opening Gala Night on 28th
December.

Sport in Colosseum
commences on morning of 29th
December.

Games for Gladiators, Plebs,
Slaves, Intellectuals and Minors
(children).

 

Nighttime Entertainment
includes:

Bacchanalian Feast, Barbeque
on Roman Green, New Year's
Eve Celebrations, Variety
Concert - visiting performers
from all parts of the country.
Proceeds in aid of the late
Senator Percy Cousins Trust
Fund. Roman gambling night.
Farewell Gala.

Citizens! Extend your holiday
after the "Games" and enjoy
the sights of this grand "City
of Sales" - Auckland! Go sailing
on the harbour in the Roman
Galley the "Galilee" or visit
our famous wine producing
area, the hot pools. fun parks,
underwater marine, bowling
alley and the Lions Den - plus
much more!

 

For further information,
enquire from your Club
Secretary,

Senator Peter James Games and Festival Organiser

Roman Games

 

AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB INC.

NEW ZEALAND'S FOREMOST NATURIST PARK

* Sunbathing * Volleyball * Miniten *
* Swimming * Socials * Children's area *

A CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR VISITORS PLUS CAMPING
AND CARAVAN SITES

Membership enquires to: Membership Secretary,

P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.

 

THE HELlOS SOCIETY

Set in 40 acres of natural bushland in the
BLUE DANDENONGS

Applications from family groups are welcome.

P.O. Box 440, DANDENONGS, Victoria 3175

 

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RIVER ISLAND NATURE RETREAT

Naturist Holiday Resort (Clothing Optional)

500 acres of native Australia, 5 kms of river frontage, spas, sauna, pool, shop, entertainment etc. Family run business. For further information write...

P.O. Box 456, Mittagong, NSW 2575 Australia

or Phone Mittagong 048-88 9236

 

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PACIFIC

NOTES

 

from "Tahanga"

 

Cook Islands. There's no place on Atiu Island for nudity, according to Atiu Motel staff; you can't even walk through the village wearing swim-cossies. If any readers know of possibilities for discreet skinny-dipping in the Cooks or Niue, please tell the Editor.

 

Tokelau has some uninhabited islands, which might be "visitable by yacht." Seek entry permits from Office for Tokelau Affairs, P.O. Box 865, Apia, Western Samoa.

 

Society Islands. Top-free at beaches on Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora with offshore nudity on islets (motus) and rafts. Women performing traditional dances now wear tops. According to museum director: "The bare-breast everyday costume was suppressed when the Christian missionaries converted the King Pomare in 1818. Nowadays no-one is topless in everyday life except on beaches."

 

Nouvelle Caledonie. Top-free sunning persists on beach at Anse Vata, in city of Noumea, but avoid rural areas.

 

Hawaii. The big island, west coast. Looking for nude beaches? Naturist visitors are invited to phone Ernie Ford for latest info, at (808)-883-3088. He can also arrange B&B near Honokahau.

 

Norfolk. Top-free is tolerated at beaches, and some nudity occurs at certain beaches. If you're planning to visit, arrange to meet the island's most active naturist: John Lowe, Box 117, Norfolk Island, Australia.

 

Tubuai. Isles Australes, Polynesie Francaise. We now have a French friend in this isolated part of the vast Pacific Ocean. If you'd like to correspond in English or French, you can do so in care of "Tahanga' Possibly stop and visit while yachting from New Zealand to Tahiti?

 

Solomon Islands. Anuha Island Resort (P.O. Box 133, Honiara, Solomon Islands) advises: "Whilst topless swimming is not encouraged in the resort area, it is neither discouraged. We also have a proliferation of secluded beaches on our beautiful island."

   

PANORAMA -

Germany's largest sauna

by Robbert Broekstra

It was on a Sunday when we visited Panorama, in the village of Ahreweiler near Bonn. Although still only early morning, already about 100 cars were in the immense parking lot. We were given a friendly welcome at reception and told to pay the bill on leaving.

About 1100 people were present that day but there is plenty of space. Five saunas all at a different temperature, even one with a miniature stream inside. A Turkish bath, and many different health pools for treatment of rheumatism, poor blood circulation and the like. Then there were warm water pools, bubble pools, showers, jet streamers and so on, outside as well as inside.

A large garden surrounds the complex from which there is a terrific panoramic view of Ahreweiler. In the garden are many man-made streams. There are stretchers for sunbathers. The sauna is an ideal for naturists but unfortunately it is not a naturist sauna. It is clothing optional so those who want to keep on their bathing suits may do so.

 

When you visit the restaurant you have to be fully clothed or covered. One of our group sat topless and right away she was told to cover up. There are guards who run around all day in a pair of shorts, enforcing the regulations. In fact, every one of the 1100 people present seemed to be more or less a guard to see that the rules and regulations were stuck to.

You are not allowed to put your feet on the wood in the sauna, they have to be on a towel. If you speak too loud, someone will say please be a bit more quiet. I think it's good that there are rules and regulations, but it depends how it is said as not everyone has tact to do so.

A whole day's stay costs about $US $10.00 per person. But beware of the restaurant, they charge a fair bit for things. It's best to take your food with you and have a picnic in the lovely gardens. A visit to the sauna is a worthwhile experience and the panoramic view you have will be remembered for a long time.

 

Volleyball score

 

 

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CLUB NEWS

 

SOUTH AUCKLAND SUN CLUB

Things are really progressing well at S.A.S.C. We are trying, over the winter months, to get as much of the building, renovating, pruning etc. done so that we can all enjoy the summer months doing as much sunbathing as possible.

Over the winter we have actively kept up with our hectic social calendar, which has been highly successful, not only in keeping the membership together over the winter period but also by raising a bit of money so that we can get the clubroom lined and general upkeep of the grounds going.

We have got a number of boat trips organised for the keen (or not so keen) fishermen/women amongst the membership. These have been a great success in the past, due to the popularity of these trips they will run on a regular basis.

Great news our most senior member (80's) and our most junior member (6 months) are booked on our latest bus trip to Waingaro hot springs where we have booked the private facilities for the day. Thirty tickets were sold within twenty minutes of announcing their availability, certainly popular.

 

Preparations are progressing well for our open Gala Day, dress only, to be held on Sunday 6th December at our club grounds. This is part of our current public relations drive to make the public more aware of our presence and to view our grounds. Heaps of action, all welcome, remember 11am. 6th December.

NORTH SHORE SUN CLUB

Well, now, hello once again. Unfortunately we missed the last edition of the Naturist so we have got a lot to tell you this time.

We had invited several clubs from down country to come and camp over the Easter break. It was our intention to have a spit roast on the Sunday so we got our As into G and started the preparations. We had a committee meeting before Easter and discovered that the clubs we had invited were having their own get together so we cancelled our plans.

Unbeknown to us some Waikato members arrived for the weekend, about 12 or so. We very quickly scheduled the spit roast for Sunday again. Members from both clubs had a good time. One day they'll learn how to play volleyball.

 

Winter is normally a quiet time for clubs but we had been kept very busy. The power board cut down some of the pine trees that were under the power lines. We had a lot of clearing up to do by the roadsides next to the club grounds. We had our mid-year Christmas dinner, it was a great night and everyone went home very contented. What a great cook and what super hosts.

P.S. Secretaries please note our new postal address is P.O. Box 128, Orewa.

 

WELLINGTON SUN AND HEALTH SOCIETY

Every weekend sees a gang hard at work developing their new 5½ acre site. A hundred yards of spoil has gone into the access road, including piping a bog. A bridge is almost completed to allow access to the car park. A double army hut is erected, clearing has been done, the pool pegged out and the demolition of a cottage nearly completed. During the winter this is to be rebuilt as a club house.

 

Reprinted from Issue No.1 May 1956.

 

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THE FAMILY

LEISURE

CLUB

  SOUTH AUCKLAND SUN CLUB INC

 

The complete answer to total relaxation. Discover what the rest of Auckland already knows and enjoy the hassle free life of nudism at the South Auckland Sun Club.

Enjoy the tranquil country environment and relax with new found friends. It is only 2 minutes drive from the Southern Motorway to this magical paradise.

Tomorrows club is here today, for more information telephone 275-9929 or 278-1953 or complete the coupon below and post it to: Secretary, P.O. Box 847, Papakura.

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YES, I would like more information about your club.

Please despatch without delay to:

Name: ......................................................................................................................................................................

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All enquiries handled in confidence.

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FeatherLetters to the Editor


 

GETTING IT RIGHT

A couple of errors in spelling have for some time been niggling in my mind. Various newsletters arriving in the mail repeatedly spell barbecue as "barbeque". There is no precedent for such a spelling and in the six dictionaries I have there is no mention of the clumsy "-que" ending. My guess is that the habit originated with the abbreviation to BBQ which is often used. By the way, barbecue originates itself from a Spanish word which in turn derives from a Haitian term.

Another misspelling is the word "tennikoits" which ought to read as tenniquoits derived from both "tennis" and "quoits". I am happy to say that you, dear Editor, are not guilty in respect of both these words.

Issue No. 121 of the magazine is an excellent production and I am happy to say has a fine blend of written and photographic matter.

Derek Tollan

Whangarei

(To say nothing of the apostrophe's! - Editor)

 

PENFRIENDS WANTED

Since we don't have any real nudist magazine here in Scandinavia I really appreciate your magazine. So find enclosed money for subscription of your mag.

My dear wife who is an Asian lady and very much enjoys to practise nudism both on the beach and home, and me who is from Sweden have a great hobby, which is corresponding with nice nudist-couples all over the world. We would really love to have some from your part of the world added to our list, especially since you have winter when we have summer and vice versa.

 

Please publish our address so everyone that like to can write to us. Preferably couples and families but even singles are welcome. By the way, we have two sons, 11 and 12 years of age who join us on the nude beach.

Keep it Bare.

Simon & Poranee Printzen

Skolsparet 47

S-424 31 Angered

Sweden

 

I got your address from an H. & E. magazine. I am hoping I will be able to find a pen fried through your organisation.

I am 40 years old, a widower, and live by myself. My interests are varied; my friends say my life is filled with music. I also enjoy reading; my favourite author is Dick Francis. I like a good movie and dabble in cooking; I have learnt Chinese cooking, basic and advanced, and also Indian cooking, which I find very creative.

I have only practised naturism on my own, in the privacy of my home. I love the complete freedom that being nude gives. I hope to hear from someone soon.

Anthony Kenning

5 Fox Street,

Wagga Wagga 2650

Australia

 

I would like to attempt to clarify (or perhaps distort) the editorial, which states of nudist magazines that the "art studies" are creating a general opinion that these magazines may be indecent, certainly have a doubtful value, and are most unsuitable for general distribution. This attitude does appear to be all too prevalent, but it shows a lack of understanding on the part of those who hold it.

If the "art studies" sell the magazines, then they are essential, since it is useless publishing anything which does not sell. Nor can these studies do harm to the purchaser, insofar as they are truthful representations of the human body; for increasing knowledge of the truth is the only way of achieving harmony in life. False beliefs will ultimately cause sorrow. Consequently unretouched photographs are always more desirable. They can help to eliminate the unnatural appetites of those seeking the "thrills" help them to become more normal human beings fit to live in society. And this would not be achieved at the expense of any other person.

I wish to emphasise that "undesirables" who purchase a nudist magazine for the thrill, are not perverted thereby, this action being a symptom of their unhealthy attitude, not the cause, which must be sought in the prevailing mores of our society. A diet of nudist magazines, art studies included, will help them become normal people and supporters of nudism equal to any.

Norman (A.O.H.C.)

 

(Reprint of letter to the Editor of Issue No.6 July 1957 of "New Zealand Naturist" then called "The National Review")

STOP PRESS

N.Z.'s 9th Club is reported to
now be officially launched. The
Waikato Health Club - we hope
to have further details for the
next issue.

Reprinted from Issue No.1 May 1956

 

BACK ISSUES

The N.Z. Naturist is interested in the following back issues for its library.

Nos. 1, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,

29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44,

45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60,

61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 and 83.

IF you can help us with any of the above issues please write to:

The Business Manager
P.O. Box 2925, Auckland,

with contact phone number included.

 

PACIFIC SUN CLUB - Qlnd.

"Be Happy-Have Fun-In The Sun"

Within half an hour of Brisbane, Northside. Saltwater Tidal river, swimming, volley ball, miniten, playground, bush walks, club hut, modern brick toilets & showers, large tent and caravan area. Visitors welcome.

P.O. Box 678 Caboolture                   4510 Queensland

 

WOULD YOU LIKE THIS MAGAZINE POSTED TO YOU EVERY QUARTER?

For 4 Issues just send:
New Zealand $13.94
Australia - $14.40
U.S.A. - $14.40
U.K. - £5.60

 

Send your subscription to:

THE BUSINESS MANAGER
P.O. BOX 2925

AUCKLAND
New Zealand

 

Back Issues still available
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(G.S.T. Inc.) $8.80 for 10
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$11.00 for 10
Post included, surface mail

 

Please send me The New Zealand Naturist for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Issues starting with No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   I enclose $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cheque and postal orders should be made payable to New Zealand Nudist Federation

 

 

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NEW ZEALAND CLUB DIRECTORY

The secretaries of these clubs will be pleased to hear from genuine inquirers. Please enclose return postage.

 

Northern Sunseekers Inc.

P.O. Box 1717,
Whangarei. Ph: 71-846

North Shore Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 128, Orewa.
Phone: HL (0880) 7031

Auckland Outdoor Health Club Inc.

P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.

Auckland Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 15-412, New Lynn
Phone: 836-4626

Kowhai Valley Club Inc.

P.O. Box 44006,
Pt Chevalier
Auckland 1.

South Auckland Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 847,
Papakura.

Waikato Outdoor Society Inc.

P.O. Box 619 Hamilton.
Phone: Hamilton 64-463.

Bay of Plenty Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 476, Whakatane.

Rotorua Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 1007, Rotorua.
Phone: Reporoa (073) 38-502
            Tokoroa (080) 87374
            Taupo (074) 87596

Gisborne Country Club Inc.

P.O. Box 391, Gisborne.

Hawkes Bay Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 551, Napier
Phone: 56-423

Taranaki Naturist Club Inc.

P.O. Box 3039, Fitzroy,
New Plymouth.

Wanganui Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 410, Wanganui.

Manawatu Sunseekers Inc.

P.O. Box 7087, Palmerston North
Phone: 80-092, 88-760

Palmerston North Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 980, Palmerston North
Phone: (063) 64-446

Wellington Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 2854, Wellington.
Phone: 788-838

Nelson Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 467, Nelson.
Phone: 618 Upper Moutere

Mapua Country Club

c/o Post Office Mapua.
Phone: 666 Mapua.

Canterbury Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch.

South Canterbury Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 610, Timaru.

The Orchard Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 5460, Dunedin.
Phone: 883-762, 883-641

Southern Sun & Health Club Inc.

P.O. Box 627, Invercargill

Free Beach Group Inc.

P.O. Box 41171, St Lukes.
Auckland.

NYC (Nudist Youth Club Inc.)

Christchurch Contact:
123 Northcote Rd,
Christchurch.
Phone: 524-542 .

 

Sustaining Members:

Supporter Membership Group

P.O. Box 1036
Tauranga.

 

For all enquiries about nudism in New Zealand write to: NZNF Sec, Box 957 Auckland.

 

new zealand

naturist

No. 122 September 1987

 

The New Zealand Naturist is the Official Journal published quarterly by the New Zealand Nudist Federation Inc. Registered at the Chief Post Office Wellington as a magazine.

 
 

 

Managing Editor:

Graeme Brown

Editor:

Ivan de la Chaumette

Business Manager:

Frank Murphy

Distribution Manager:

Sue Hurley

Typesetting and Artwork by:

Ad Service, P.O. Box 22271, Otahuhu

Printed by:

Howick Press Ltd. P.O. Box 38-065, Howick.

Distributed by:

Gordon and Gotch (NZ) Ltd

 

This magazine is protected by copyright, no part of it may be reproduced. stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic, mechanical, photographic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the editor.

 

 

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AUSTRALIAN NUDIST CLUB DIRECTORY

Adelaide Sunlovers Resort*

P.O. Box 160, Adelaide
SA 5154

A.C.T. Nudist Club Inc.*

P.O. Box 242, Woden,
A.C.T. 2606

Apollo Nudist Club.*

P.O. Box 103,
Cloverdale W.A. 6105

Border River,

Private Bag 75,
Kerang, Victoria 3579.

Corio Valley Nudist Club*

P.O. Box 379.
Geelong Vic. 3220.

Darwin Sun Club,*

P.O. Box 37-612,
Winnellie, NT. 5789.

Good Companions,*

P.O. Box 6,
West End Qld. 4101.

Helios Society Ltd,*

P.O. Box 440,
Dandenong Vic. 3175.

Heritage (Australia),

P.O. Box 121.
Merrylands N.S.W. 2160

Kiata Country Club,*

P.O. Box 103,
Milsons Point N.S.W. 2061.

Latrobe Valley Nudist Club,*

P.O. Box 639,
Traralgon Vic. 3844.

Naturi Sun Club,

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

Northside Country Club,*

P.O. Box 107,
Sth Melbourne Vic. 3205.

Nudist Leisure Group Metro East,

P.O. Box 310,
Boronia, Vic, 3155

Pacific Sun CIub,*

P.O. Box 678,
Caboolture Qld. 4510

River Island Nature Retreat,

P.O. Box 456, Mittagong
N.S.W. 2575.

River Sun Club,

P.O. Box 1230,
Mildura Vic. 3550.

River Valley Nudist Holiday Resort,

P.O. Box 227,
Echuca Vic. 3625

Rosco,*

P.O. Box 45
Toronto N.S.W. 2283

Southern Sun Club,

69 Northcote Rd.
Armadale Vic. 3143.

Southern United Naturists,*

P.O. Box 195.
Norwood S.A. 5067

SOL,*

15 Cuthbertson Street,
Broadmeadows Vic. 3047.

 

Sunland Holiday Village,

P.O. Box 85,
St Agnes S.A. 5097.

Sun Leisure,*

P.O. Box 136,
Acacia Ridge Qld. 4110

Sunseekers Inc.*

P.O. Box 220,
Midland W.A. 6056

Sunshine Families,*

P.O. Box 98,
Laidley QId. 4341.

Sydney Social & Sun Group,

P.O. Box 285,
Petersham, 2049, N.S.W.

The Three Bears Sun & Health Club,*

P.O. Box 62,
Beenleigh QId. 4207

Tindo Nudist Club,*

P.O. Box 92,
Adelaide S.A. 5001

Townsville Nudist Club, *

P.O. Box 39.
Hermit Park Qld. 4812

Whyalla Sun Club*

P.O. Box 740
Whyalla S.A. 5600

Yulti Wirra Club of S.A.*

P.O. Box 8
Parkholme S.A. 5043

For all enquiries about nudism in Australia,
write to:

The A.N.F. Secretary, P.O. Box 268, Belconnen A.C.T. 2617 or ANF Supporter Secretary P.O. Box 371 Beenleigh 4207

 

 

In our desire to present different points of view we publish articles and letters which do not necessarily represent the opinion of the editor.

 

All correspondence should be addressed to:

 

P.O. Box 2925,
AUCKLAND.
NEW ZEALAND

 

General inquiries concerning nudism in New Zealand, or overseas, should be addressed to the:-

New Zealand
Nudist Federation Incorporated
P.O. Box 957. AUCKLAND.
NEW ZEALAND

 

President: Allan Henderson
New Plymouth 67-911

 

Promotions Officer: Sue Hurley,
Auckland 298-8349

 

Applications for membership of clubs should be made direct to the club secretary (See Club Directory)

 

 

 

 

PHOTO CREDITS

L. Heilberg - I.F.C., P.1, P.14, B.C. Centre

Rally Team. - P.3, P.19

L. McLeod - P.4, P12

J. Smith - P.6

D. Ball - P.9

D. Cousins - P.16, I.B.C.

J. Kananghinis - F.C. 

STATE ASSOCIATIONS:

Nudist Association of Victoria,*

P.O. Box 313,
Reservoir 3073

 

Nudist Association
of Queensland,*

P.O. Box 442,
Woodridge Qld 4114.

 

NOTE: The clubs marked with an asterisk (*) above are affiliated with the Australian Nudist Federation.

 

DEADLINES FOR COPY

123 December 1987 - 1st October 1987

124 March 1988 - 30th January 1988

125 June 1988 - 20th April 1988

126 September 1987 - 15th July 1988

 

 


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