Dear Friends, 2nd December, 1978.
How are you all? Now that the summer is here with its lovely weekends, your tan should be coming on by now. I have already managed to peel once and hope you have been more successful.
NEWS FROM THE COMMITTEE.
The Committee approved a circular type letter that Robin and myself sent to all the prospective Parliamentary Candidates which contained our aims and views, and we asked them their opinions in regard to the Police Offences Act. Copies of this letter have also been sent to all the News Media.
Details of the Social were discussed and finalised.
Ken in addition to his work on the Diary has also updated the Beach List.
It was decided to order some more Tee Shirts,including children's.
NEWS FROM THE DIARY.
Our first Long Bay, Tawhitokino Beach, Grahams Beach, Huia Beach and Omaha Beach Trips were all very well attended and everyone enjoyed themselves, Our second Long Bay Trip was when 4ins of rain fell, need I say more.
The Sauna still continues to attract good crowds.
The last night at the Hot Pools was also a successful and pleasant evening and we thank the North Shore Nudist Club for their hospitality and letting us join them in their evenings.
NEWS FROM THE N.Z.N.F.
From the copy which we have received of the remits to be discussed at this years council meeting held immediately prior to the Rally, the rule change remit is in, that is the one which will give us voting rights.
As you may remember the Rally this year is being held down in Christchurch and seeing that I have had no response to my earlier request about getting passes signed, it would seem that most of our members in the North Island could not get space on the ferry as some of us in the Auckland Area have experienced.
NEWS FROM THE TAUPO HOT SPRINGS PURCHASING TRUST.
At a meeting which was held last week and to which our representative Ken attended, several proposals were discussed, but the original idea is the one that still stands. This meeting coincided with the Port Ohope Weekend and Ken reported back that he had had a very enjoyable time meeting many of our Country Members.
NEWS FROM TWO OF OUR COUNTRY AREAS.
Bill and Jane Akensen our new Tauranga Area Organisers have co-opted a committee comprising, David Taylor, Brian Sewell, Marinus Vanderschantz and Sandra Elliott to act as local Secretary.
As you will see from the Diary they intend to be a very active Group and I am sure they will be, particularly with Sandra nudging things along.
Every weekend weather permitting you will find Nudists down on Papamoa Beach, so call in and say hello to them if you are passing by, you will be welcome.
Our other Country Area in the news this time is the Wellington Group. John Lowe has also set up a committee with Robin Hodgins Acting Secretary. In the Diary you will see the Wellington Area are going to be very active, what with their trips to Pekapeka Beach and they are also organising the Free Beach Weekend at Mahia, for which, you should be making definite plans right now.
GENERAL NEWS.
I am repeating the request for Local Organisers or Co-Ordinators particularly in the Hawkes Bay and Christchurch Area to enable our Country Members to take a more active part in the Group.
One of the duties of the Organiser would be to place occasional
advertisements in their local papers. You would be using the Auckland Box No. so your privacy would not be invaded.
We have had a request from the N.Z. Naturist for photographs and articles for the magazine. When you submit photographs to them don't forget to get permission from everyone appearing in the photograph to be published.
For Members not receiving the Directory the Local Organisers outside the Auckland Area are: Northland - Stan & Raewyn Armiger ph Kaitaia l052. Bay of Plenty - Bill and Jane Akensen - ph Tauranga 71701. Wellington John Lowe - ph 899871. Waikato - Charles Saggers, 218 Papamoa Beach Road, R.D.7. Te Puke. Charles has some camping sites available at a very reasonable rate. Rotorua - Linsey Cranshaw - 82316 Rotorua.
Don't forget we have Tee Shirts and stickers still for sale. The new round N.Z.N.F. stickers are very nice and only 30 cents each. Our stickers (Fred Bear) still sell at 50 cents, worth every cent.
REMINDER - Litter on Beaches. I feel sure I hardly need remind you to take your litter home with you and to leave the beaches as one would like to find them.
Don't forget our Specials MAHIA WEEKEND and MAYOR ISLAND TRIP.
Both should be memorable events.
As promised in the Diary, information about camping at Thames. The only mod con is a toilet tent, your water requirements from the stream, take everything else you may require or it is back to nature. The property which belongs to one of our members is about 4 kilometres along a rough and twisty metalled road. To get on this road drive through Thames going north just into Tararu, turn right into Victoria Street and bear left, (don't go into Dicksons Motor Camp) through the ford and you are on the way. (Victoria Street is opposite a Senior Citizens' home.) If more than 4 or 5 units wish to camp there it would be advisable to leave your cars on the road in the lay-by just past the entrance to the property. It is, of course, possible to make this a day trip if you have no camping gear.
Personal Request. I am trying to collect together the last ten years of the N.Z. Naturist and if anyone has any copies of the magazine up to No. 80 and in good condition, I would like to purchase them for myself. Please contact me first before sending them.
Please don't forget to notify any change of address or telephone number
A big thank you to Ken for his work in revising the beach list and the compilation of the Diary. A big thank you also to Lois for her help at the Social which was a very pleasant evening. It was good to see many new faces amongst the regulars and where everyone enjoyed themselves.
Marian and I on behalf of your Committee wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Sunny New Year.
Yours sincerely,
Secretary.
A CONTRTBUTION FROM OUR CHAIRMAN ROBIN. - YOUR SUNTAN.
We hope to include with this mailing a copy of the Cancer Society publication "Sense in the Sun". Some of the facts in this may not be welcome, but I do hope that we will take notice and sunbathe wisely this summer. In the early days of nudism the health aspect of sunbathing was emphasised. Even today many clubs include the word 'sun' in their names. This was reasonable in Europe, where many people exposed only a few square inches of skin to the open air, and sunshine was rare enough in any case. But in New Zealand, with present clothing styles, it is all to easy to get excessive ultra-violet. The main justification for nudism - apart from swimming - is that it is pleasant, enjoyable and psychologically right. These reasons are strong and sound. There are many opportunities for nudism out of the midday sun, early morning and evening swims, runs along the beach, saunas and swim nights, games such as tennis and table tennis. One might hire gymnasiums for basket ball and other games.
So sunbathe carefully and acquire a light tan: but if you must be exposed to the midday sun, use a good suntan cream. And of course this is much easier without togs, which are easily spoilt by creams and lotions. Happy nudging!
Robin.
FREE BEACH GROUP INC. SKINNY DIPPERS DIARY.
WEATHER PERMITTING DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY.
| DECEMBER 16th SAT |
URETITI BEACH - NOTE SATURDAY TRIP - This is a United Sun Clubs Beach day organised by Emiel. As it is a long way try and share a car. Turn right about a mile past Waipu. Go down the Tip Road, then a short walk. High tide 10.10 a.m. |
| 17th SUN | HUIA BEACH — A secluded beach of reasonably easy access. Tide should ensure good swimming all day. Take the Huia road and park by a clearing just before a signpost indicating Huia Point lookout. Meet here 10.30 a.m. Walk along the metalled road in the direction of Huia Point for about 250 yards. Take bush track to the left by the 3 small Kowhai trees or track leading down from the east end of car park. High Tide 1.00 p.m.
PEKA PEKA BEACH (near WAIKANAE) - NOTE WELLINGTON AREA MEMBERS
PAPAMOA BEACH - The Tauranga Group invite all members and their friends to a "GET TO KNOW YOU BAR-B-QUE" at 4.30 p.m. Bring your own food etc. Heading north on highway from road rail crossing to Mount Maunganui, turn right at DB Tavern Girven St, proceed to end, turn right and follow the Papamoa Beach Road till seal ends. Proceed 1km further and park either side of road adjacent to a steel gate. Walk over sand dunes track to beach. This is organised by our new sub-committee in Tauranga. Contact Nos: Tauranga 71-701, 54-457, 82-346. |
| 24th SUN | LONG BAY - Park at Northern-most car park and walk north along the beach and over the rocks to second bay around. Access up to 1½ hours each side of high tide or walk over the cliff top. High Tide 3.09. After your day on the beach we could have a B.B.Q. in the B.B.Q. Area provided by the A.R.A. so bring along your bits and pieces and food. |
| 24th DEC to 14th JAN |
THAMES CAMPING - See Newsletter for details. |
| 29th DEC to 2nd JAN |
N.Z.N.F. RALLY - CHRISTCHURCH. |
| 31st SUN | HUIA BEACH — See above location. High Tide 12.35. p.m. |
| JANUARY. 7th SUN |
WHITES BEACH — Open West Coast Beach. Meet at the corner of Piha Road and Scenic Drive 10.00 a.m. We then take the Anawhata Road for several kilometres. Signposted track from Car park. Do not carry too much as steep ascent on return trip. Alternative Use the track from the Northern most Piha Car park up to the houses and then down to the beach. A good spot for beach games. Tide 6.40 p.m. |
| 14th SUN | PAKIRI NORTH - Stay on S. H.1. through Wellsford. There is a sign on your right which points to Pakiri. (Don't take any notice of it.) Just past Te Hana there is a group of A.A. signs. One of these indicates Mangawhai Forest Headquarters, turn right, stay on road for about 8 kilometres and turn right where another sign indicates Mangawhai Forest. When you come to a box in the middle of a junction turn right through the forest to the sea. Walk south along the beach. Tide 9.28 a.m. |
| JANUARY 20th SAT. |
BOAT TRIP - TAURANGA TO MAYOR ISLAND. NOTE SATURDAY. Featuring FISHING, SCUBA DIVING or SNORKELING. |
| 21st SUN | MUSICK POINT — Somewhere different and good for fishing. Pleasant secluded bay at high tide. Meet at Musick Point car park at 11.00 a.m. This bay is only suitable 2 to 3 hours each side of high water and access is difficult 1 hour each side of high water. High Tide 1.55. Late-comers walk along the edge of the golf course and watch for track about 50 yards along course. Walk back towards point. A stiff climb but it is worth it. For those who don't want the climb there is always Long Bay. |
| 28th SUN | TAWHITOKINO BEACH - Drive through Clevedon to KAWAKAWA BAY. Take the coast road (marked 'no exit') for 4 kms to car park at end of road. Meet here at 11.00 a.m. Access is then around point to Tututau Beach then track over headland to Tawhitokino (30 minutes walk from car park). Late-comers study map at car park before setting out. Access is limited to two hours each side of high tide. Tide 8.20 a.m. |
| FEBRUARY. 3rd/6th |
+++++++SPECIAL+++++++SPECIAL+++++++SPECIAL+++++++SPECIAL+++++++ MAHIA WEEKEND (Between Wairoa and Gisborne.) Instructions were posted with the last Newsletter. This weekend is being organised by John our Wellington Organiser. |
| 4th SUN | LONG BAY — See location above. |
| 11th SUN | PAKIRI SOUTH - Turn right at Warkworth and follow signs to beach. From car park walk north across the stream. As the tide is out during the afternoon there won't be any problem crossing the stream. Meet Midday. Tide 8.2l a.m. |
| 18th SUN | MOTUIHE - Using the regular Blue Boats Service. Leaves Princes Wharf at 9.30 a.m. Return fare Adults $2.50. Children under 12 $1.50. Short walk to fine sandy beach. Tide 12.46. PEKAPEKA BEACH (near WAIKANAE) See location before. |
| 23rd FRI | HOT POOLS Riccardos. Parakai, near Helensville. First night for 1979. 7.00 to 10.00. Adults $1.30. Children 30 cents. Meals and takeaways available. |
| 25th SUN | OMAHA BEACH — Turn right at Warkworth along the Leigh Highway. After 10 kilometres turn right at a multiple sign and follow signs to beach. Walk south along beach for 10-15 mins. As Omaha is now built up, keep walking till well clear. Tide 6.56. |