Seasons

Greetings

National Committee

To be confirmed by annual General Meeting

President John Groombridge

04 589-5461

Vice PresidentLinda Geeves

(North Island) 04 478-4820

Vice PresidentJoyce Fleming

(South Island) 03 322-7990

Secretary Ian Bushett

04 236-8297

TreasurerJohn Groombridge

04 589-5461

Members 

 Chris Arnold03 318-7622 

 Bill Baine04 562-8514  

 Barry Marten04 567-5216 

 Neil Green04 383-7806

Send all correspondence to the official address

LOCAL CONTACTS

Whangarei Roger Morris 

09 435 3623

Auckland Alison & Graham

09 817 8266

Tauranga Ted Lidgard 

07 542 2463

Taranaki John Lowe 

06 752 7915 

Hawkes Bay Murray Ennor 

06 879 6988

Sth Hawkes Bay Hugh Bowles 

06 374 6238

Wellington Linda Geeves

04 478 4820

Meryl Baker 

04 528 7010

Marlborough Ed Knowles 

03 574 2144

Nelson Dennis Moynihan

03 544 9560

Christchurch Joyce Fleming 

03 322 7990

Robin Gray

03 389 1919

November-February newsletter

The Committee has decided to combine the two Newsletters which straddle the Xmas Festivities, as observed by many other magazines, etc.

The weeks preceding Xmas are particularly busy for us all, plus the good weather is not conducive to working indoors.

Papamoa Summer Season

December 6 Picinic at far east end of Papamoa Beach. Join Ted and friends with a pinic lunch. Park in Karewa Pde at far end and use "Beach Access". A beautiful 10-15 minute stroll to the lovliest part of our beach, past all houses and onlookers. All bona-fide nudists welcome, weather permitting of-course. If not, see you on 13 December.

Ted Lidgard

PS Merry Xmas to All, and see you at Ngatuhoa 99.

Kapiti Trip

Doug Ball advises that the Kapiti trip has been confirmed, and is fully booked. There is a short waiting list in case of cancellations.

If you would like to add to the waiting list, contact Doug Ball:

06 753 3393
16 Selwyn St
New Plymouth
email: dougb@dbphoto.co.nz

Annual General Meeting

The AGM of the Free Beach group Inc was held at Wellington on 19 September, 1998. The Minutes of the Meeting are included with this newsletter.

Subscriptions now due

Subscriptions for 1998/99 are now due. This will be the last newsletter for those who do not renew.

We hope those who have not got around to sending off their $20, wont delay any more.

We value your support, and hope you enjoy your membership of the Free Beach Group.

A renewal notice is included with newsletter if our records indicate we have not yet received your subscription for 1998/99.

Please include your occupation, as we are updating our records, and the Incorporated Societies Act requires that we have this information. It is a legal reuirement for all incorporated societies.

A few members renewed without including this information, so we have included a [sic]

Stop Press!

Sunday 22 November 98

Open invitation to Pineglades Naturist Club (Rolleston).

Sausage sizzle lunch available.

Friends and relatives welcome.

Remember

If your bum is bare,

please cover the chair.

Meeting at Rotota

In a setting of extensive natural bushland somewhere between Taupo and Rotorua is the Rotota Sun Club. I can say that this club is unique in the world, being truly representative of New Zealand in character, with its natural assets of native bush, lakes, hot springs, streams and pools, mud pools and fumaroles.

Imagine having a beautiful lake for Swimming and boating, and hot pools for lounging and socialising - all provided courtesy of Mothei Nature and at no cost or upkeep for members. Other clubs, eat your heart out! (Sorry!)

This club must be a major attraction for naturist visitors from overseas. Its members come from far and wide. It may take several hours to travel to Rotota, but obviously it is worth the trip, as evidenced by the number of members who do it!

Not least among the assets of this club is its hospitality to other naturists, including the Free Beach Group who are invited to join in special occasions such as the recent Labour Weekend celebrations.

When I discovered that many Wellington FBG people, including most of the committee members, would be spending the weekend at Rotota, I had a sudden notion of joining them, as a great opportunity of meeting many people who up till now had been names on pieces of paper. For them, I was a voice on a recorded message fron the mainland, played at the AGM in Wellington.

Now at last we have met in person and we have resolved to have regular two-monthly meetings by Speakerphone from now on. This will provide liaison and co-operative discussion of ideas and proposals for the promotion of FBG nationwide.

My visit to Rotota was made possible by the help and hospitality of John Groombridge who invited me to his home and drove me to and fro (with a bonus visit to Te Papa). At Rotota, Bill Baine generously provided me with a boudoir (that is: a private space in his bus / accommodation in a secluded setting at the Lagoon End of the club grounds, which he also shares with John.)

I am indeed grateful to these people who entertained me and took me on some of the many bush walks around the grounds, also to Neil and Ross who escorted us to the "Hot 'n Cold" and rescued me from the hazards of submerged rocks. "Chivalry" was a word which came to my mind on these occasions. I have just looked it up in the Collins dictionary:

Chivalry: 1. the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, esp. courage, honour, justice and a readiness to help the weak (That's me!) 2. courteous behaviour, esp. towards women.

In my eighteen years membership of the Free Beach Group I have invariably been treated courteously by everyone; and I wish that women and all those "reluctant wives" could hear my testimony and be assured of the respect they would receive as members of our clothes optional group.

Joyce Fleming

2 November 1998

Websites

Our web site specifically for the Canterbury region is up and running at:
http://members.wbs.net/homepages
/f/b/g/Fbgcanty/ (and has been for a while)**. Additionally we have a small page and a contact form with the Christchurch Community Groups data base (CINCH).

Unfortunately the space alIowance was not enough for our full pages, but the real advantage is that the CINCH people allow web forms, which means that we can be contacted by filling in a form in the browser. The URL is:
http://canterbury.cyberplace.co.nz
/community/fbgcinch/

Please have a look and send a test message, e.g. about the weather in your back yard, so we can test the system before the summer seasons starts. Of course you could also send your comments about our web pages. I always appreciate suggestions or notifications of any errors.

Volker Kuhlmann

**Also at: http://www.nznaturally.org.nz/FreeBeach/

Aoraki Naturally

Clothes free Homestay in the Mackenzie

Imagine lazing under colourful birch trees, the sun dappling it's warm images on your bare body, your mind soothed by the gentle, rippling sounds of the creek close by, intermingled with the relaxed chatter of others frolicking in the crystal clear waters. You're blissfully aware that if you lifted your head for a moment, you can gaze at the Southern Alps, backbone of mainland New Zealand, a truly breathtaking majestic mountain range combining snow fed rivers, yawning ravines, soaring peaks and towering rock faces, carved over thousands of years by mighty glaciers.

This is the Mackenzie region, in the centre of the South Island of New Zealand, a vast basin of golden tussock grass, with Lake Tekapo, 710 metres (2,300ft) above sea level. Tekapo's Maori name derives from Taka (sleeping mat) and Po (night). Finely ground rock in the glacial melt waters that feed the lake create the beautiful turquoise water which is the beginning of the giant Mackenzie Basin Hydro Electricity scheme.
Water passes through eight large power stations as it moves on its journey to the Pacific Ocean.

The central location of Lake Tekapo makes it ideal for a wide range of summer and winter activities, enjoying one of New Zealand's highest average sunshine hours and a low rainfall of 573mm (23in). Just l6kms from Aoraki Naturally you will find a variety of services in the Tekapo village including hotels and restaurants, supermarket, garage, craft and ski shops.

Numerous walkways afford breathtaking views of the Mackenzie including a challenging walk up to the Mt John Astronomical Observatory, operated by the Canterbury University, with three large telescopes for studying the heavens. The unforgettable night sky reveals why Lake Tekapo has a reputation for the clearest air in the Southern Hemisphere.

 

The surrounding area has many unique attractions, the neighbouring Mount Cook Salmon Farm has guided tours to feed the fish, or you can catch your own (rods supplied). Fish for sale fresh from the pen, or smoked is a succulent meal to enjoy later at the barbecue on the banks of Irishman Creek bordering our 8 hectare property.

There are several options for exploring the Mackenzie and your friendly hosts Kay Hannam and Brian Williams can arrange a guided tour if you do not have your own transport. Most coach drivers, if asked, are happy to drop you off or pick you up at our entrance.

Once on the grounds, it's easy to see why Kay and Brian love this area, with its million dollar view of Aoraki/Mount Cook, the rolling tussock ground offers plenty of room for camping and relaxing amid groves of birch, poplar and pine trees. A shady walkway alongside the creek opens out to a natural rest area below their country home. Ideal for barbecues, or just relaxing with a good book. Our Clothes free Homestay caters for up to 6 people and from time to time larger numbers may be accommodated. Comfortable accommodation, whether bed & breakfast or back-packer type, park your camper, or pitch a tent; the choice is yours...naturally so are clothes.

If you're contemplating taking a trip to the Mackenzie, where better to stay than Aoraki... Naturally.

Kay Hannam

For further information contact:

	Aoraki Naturally
	P O Box 76, Lake Tekapo, NZ
	Ph: 03 680 6549
	Fx: 03 680 6202
	Email: Aoraki@nznaturally.org.nz

Kay is a member of the Free Beach Group and the current President of the NZ Nudist Federation Inc. If you visit Aoraki, be sure to say you are member of Free Beach Group. Editor

HB Outdoor Leisure Club

Invitation

The Hawkes Bay Outdoor Leisure Club invites Free Beach Group members to visit their grounds RAPERE on the last weekend of November, Friday 27 to Sunday 29.

The weekend will be hosted by Free Beach member Murray Ennor.

Program:

Welcome from 5pm Friday, the gates will be open (Please phone if you want to arrive earlier).

Saturday:

Afternoon Visit to HB Vineries, or games on       the grounds and Spa pool.
BYO BBQ around sixish.

Evening: "A bit of a Doo".
A BYO social evening with fun skits
presented by Free Beach members(?)

Sunday:

Morning: sleep-in and head massages

Afternoon: Maximum relaxation and
departure for those who really have to go.

Accommodation is available, bring your sleeping bag. $10-50 per night, bookings essential if you want to be sure of a bed. Tent and caravan sites available at $7-50 per night + $1 if powered.

Note: If you decide to stay four nights, you can stay a fifth night FREE.

For bookings phone: 025 500 557 or 06 870 7443.

It would be a good idea for Free Beach Members interested in visiting RAPERE to phone Neil (04 383 7806) so that she can let you know who else will be there etc.

 

Free Beach Group Web page

   Now at:

http://www.nznaturally.org.nz/FreeBeach/

NatuRally

The 47th NZNF Rally will be held at the Manawatu Outdoor Leisure Club, Lake Downs between 28 December 1998 and 3 January 1999.

The club occupies 7.5Ha of land and are very proud of the facilities that they offer for the duration of the Rally, including clubhouse, pool, children’s playground, two toilet blocks with seven hot water showers, powered camp-sites, a campers kitchen, two miniten and two volleyball courts,

The Rally will consist of sporting and social events allowing plenty of time to relax and catch up with old friends.

Costs

	Total cost of Rally (per head, all inclusive)	$95
	... if Paid in full by 31 October 1998	$85
	Day visit (10am to 10pm)	$15
	Under 18 and day visitors casual breakfast	$5
	Powered sites (limited number available)	$20

There is plenty of space for tents and caravans, and it will be possible to park your vehicle on your camp-site.

For more details and/or Registration forms, write to:

Free Beach Group, Box 30-099, LOWER HUTT

Auckland Activities

Hibiscus Coast Sun Club swim nights on the last Saturday of each month, 6pm till midnight at Palm Springs, Parakai, near Helensville. $8 per adult. Take your own food and drinks or buy them there.

Auckland Sun Club invites visitors to their Spa and Sauna evenings, held every Sunday from 4pm to 7pm; $2.50 per person. Take your towel and FBG membership card. Phone 09 814 9973 for details.