Dear Friends,

Our AGM and Waiwera evening went off really well, with a record turnout of members. Fifty-three came to the AGM, including members from Hamilton, Ngatea, New Plymouth, and a contingent of four all the way from Wellington. Wonderful to have you with us, folks! A total of 65 went to Waiwera - lots of yummy food, and the pool was HOT, hot, hot - a great evening.

Our Photo Competition attracted only four photos plus a drawing, and I entered some of my own photos to pad it out. Frank Bowers won first prize with a shot of Carol sitting on the beach at Otama. Carol Bowers took second prize with a picture of the Ngatuhoa waterfall, Michael's drawing won third prize, and an extra prize went to Anthony Wilkinson. Jim brought along a lovely display of photos taken at Ngatuhoa, Mayor Island and other beaches.

Michael's drawing is printed on a separate sheet in this newsletter for a Colouring Competition. Thanks heaps, Michael. Perhaps other budding artists will send in their entries next year. We could make our own colouring book! The closing date for the competition is 1st October, and prizewinners. will receive Fred Bear T shirts.

As you will see from the list at the end of this newsletter, we have a great line-up of new committee members, all keen and enthusiastic. I am setting off to explore new horizons. I have enjoyed the work I've done for the Free Beach Group, and to give it all away has been a hard decision for me. Of course, I may not keep my finger out of the Free Beach pie, but who knows what the future may bring?

Best wishes to you all.

 

Our favourite holiday spot has been booked again this summer,

from Wednesday 23 January to Tuesday 29 January.

KEEP THIS WEEK FREE!!

 

 

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:

The past year has been rewarding and the present promises to be its equal. Correspondence from various parties has disclosed an interesting situation. While the police are looking to the councils to help them out on the issue of the acceptability of free beaches by declaring certain beaches as such; the councils tend to be supporting our contention that the Summary Of fences Act 1981 fully covers the issue. The result is there is not likely to be a proliferation of beaches declared 'free'; however, poorly defined bylaws seeming to prevent nude bathing should disappear.

 

It is said the success of show business depends on "bums on seats". The success of the free beach movement depends on bums (bare) on beaches. So let's hope this will be the year when finally the battling, bold bare bum brigade will breach the bastions of bigotry re bathing on beaches - in short, have a B. good summer.

 

 

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LETTERS TO COUNCILS: We thank those members who have written to their councils in support of our request for the bylaw to be dropped. If any of you live in areas where the council has a beachwear bylaw, we hope that you will put pen to paper and present your point of view. Nelson can be added to the list of bylaw-free areas, and it is also appears that Auckland and Waitakere have no nudity bylaws.

 

1990/1991 SUBSCRIPTIONS: It was decided at the AGM to hold this years subscriptions to $10. We think that is remarkably good value and a tribute to last years committee that we have been able to do this.

 

   PLEASE FILL IN YOUR YELLOW FORM AND RETURN IT TO US PROMPTLY.

 

N.Z.N.F. RALLY: To be held at Pineglades, Christchurch, from 28th December to 3rd January 1991. Please get your Registration Form from the Secretary.

 

SAUNA:

Sunday night saunas are still very popular. We invite new members to come along and join the crowd.

 

PLACE: Alladin's Bathhouse, 433 Richmond Road. Grey Lynn.

 

TIME:  Every Sunday from 5pm. onward.

 

COST:  $6.50, includes free coffee, tea and fruit drinks.

 

SOCIAL NIGHTS: Second Sunday every month: 9th September and 14th October. BYO and a plate.

 

RESTAURANT DINERS: Don't forget we occasionally go off after the sauna to wine and dine in a city restaurant.

Contact: John or Fran 565-219.

 

RICCARDS:  These swim nights are held on the last Sunday night of every month. Go to the last pool complex on the left as you drive through Parakai. Restaurant and takeaways available on the premises. Hosts: Hibiscus Coast Sun Club.

 

PLACE: Parakai Tourist Complex.

 

DATES: 28th September and 26th October 6 - 10pm.

 

COST: Adults $4.50, children $2.80.

 

GREAT BARRIER ISLAND: Is anyone interested in a trip to The Barrier - possibly summer of 1991/92. We would like to know how many would like to visit the Island and we would like to hear from those who have been there for more information. Please contact Adrienne Jury on 567-519.

 

SEPTEMBER NATURIST: The current issue of New Zealand Naturist contains an article and photographs about Ngatuhoa written by Doug Ball. This is an excellent article, and we wouldn't want you to miss it.

 

NEW ZEALAND NUDIST VIDEO: The final title for this video is to be "Nudism Down Under: The New Zealand experience". See the advert elsewhere in this newsletter.

 

OBITUARY

We have received news that Bill Main has died. Bill has been a staunch supporter of the Free Beach Group ever since he joined in 1976. In the early days, members use to camp on his property at Bland Bay, in Whangaruru, where he lived. He had many friends and penpals, and will be sadly missed.

 

 

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NEW COMMITEE FOR 90/91

 

Chairman	-	Tony Wilson	627-9726
Treasurer/	-	Jim Peddieson	559-730* (ask for Jim)
Membership Sec
Secretary	-	John Riggir	565-219
Committee	-	Adrienne Jury	567-519
		Roly Brett	570-4719
		Fran Riggir	565-219
		Norman Antolak	465-094
		Dave Hobart	537-5443
		Colin Walsh	266_5667*
		Adrianne Caldwell	881-601
		Tom Lewis	418-1890
		Bernard Holibar	085-87-973

 

Local Contacts:	-	David Taylor	TG  075-69-843
		Doug and Peggy Ball	NU  067-33-393
		Bill Baine	WN  04-628-514
		Geoff Horn	WAE 058-35-192
		Wilf Tyrrell	CH  03-596-143
		Gerald Robertson	CH  03-348-3195

 

Please use numbers marked * with discretion.

 

DEADLINE FOR NEXT NEWSLETTER: 2nd October 1990. Your November - December news letter is due out at the end of October.

 

We hope that you have enjoyed this newsletter from the new team and if you have any suggestions (or contributions), we would love to hear from you. Once again many thanks to Adrianne for all of her efforts over the last few years nd also for her assistance as we try to fill her shoes. See you out there!!

 

   

NEW T SHIRTS - SPECIAL OFFER

 

NEW T SHIRTS:

At the AGM we decided to change the colour of the T shirts to skin-tone and have a smaller Fred Bear (the same size as on this newsletter) printed up on the left side.

 

The new T shirts will cost $12 each and will be phased in as stocks of the gold T shirts are sold off. However, we are able to offer these new T shirts to members immediately if we receive your order before Friday 15th September. Please fill in the order form below and send it in promptly if you would like one.

 

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

 

NAME: ___________________________________________ TELEPHONE __________

 

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________

 

Please supply ___ skintone T shirts @ $12 each. Total enclosed $______

 

Sizes 91cm/96cm/102cm/107cm/112cm (Please tick/show number of each size)

 

Please add this amount to your subscription and send it in with your yellow form.

 

REMEBER: THIS SPECIAL OFFER CLOSES FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

 

 

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AUCKLAND DIARY FOR OCTOBER

 

BEACH DAYS AT ORPHEUS BAY (EMIEL'S BEACH): Saturday 20 October, Sunday 21

October, Monday 22 October.

High tides 11:50 A.M. & 12:51 P.M.

From Titirangi, follow signs towards Huia, turning left at sign to Hula Point Lookout. Track entrance 200m along on left, in corner of grassy area.

 

LABOUR WEEKEND CAMP AT URETITI: Saturday 20 October, Sunday 21 October, Monday 22 October. High tides 9:30 AM. & 10:30 A.M.

From State Highway 1.6 km north of Waipu and 1 km north of the golf course, turn left into the Uretiti Beach Recreation Reserve camping ground. Water taps, flush toilets, cold showers, fire places. NO dogs. Supplies at Ruakaka, 3 km further north. Contact John or Fran before Labour Weekend, phone 565-219.

 

BEACH DAY AT MELLON'S BAY: Saturday 27 October. High tide 2:15 P.M.

Drive out towards Howick, then turn left at the top of the hill into Mellon's Bay Road. Go right down to the two car parks at the bottom. Walk east to the far end of the beach.

 

BEACH DAY AT ST. LEONARDS BEACH: Sunday 28 October. High tide 3:09 P.M.

From Takapuna, drive south along Lake Road, turn left into St. Leonard's Road, park at the end. Go down steps to the beach, walk south.

 

WEEKEND CAMP AT KAIPARA HARBOUR: Saturday 3 November, Sunday 4 November.

High tides 11:30 A.M. and Noon.

Sunbathe, swim, fish, relax. More details next newsletter.

 

 

 

 

 

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	P.O. BOX 41-171 ST. LUKES AUCKLAND 3
	South Auckland Newsletter

   Hi Folks! Well, what a lovely winter for ducks! Hopefully we'll pull out of it sometime, and then our old friend the SUN (remember what it looks like?) will shine again. Then we'll be looking once more for Free Beach activity. My wife arid I have just returned from a fantastic overseas tour where, amongst many other things, we sampled the taste of Wreck Beach in Vancouver, Canada, where five or ix thousand nudists were on the beach every day. Now to get the same laid-back scene operating in South Auckland...

 

   We intend to have a meeting of all those South Auckland types, from Pakuranga south, and arrange a beach diary of our own. There s already been a suggestion that the South Auckland Sun Club invite us one weekend, and we reciprocate by inviting them to a beach day. In the south we have Mellon's Bay, Dynamite Bay, Tawhitokino, Hamilton's Gap, arid maybe even Kariotahi. Cur own home and pool could be used as a break, and for those who do not fancy the rather long tramps involved in a couple of these places. Perhaps there are one or two undiscovered suitable beaches. If you know of any, please send us the information forthwith. There is no reason why we should not join with the main Auckland group on occasions when their beach trips are reasonably close.

 

   So come on folks, let's all get together to get our South Auckland group going. Move into the summer enthusiastically and show your face (and other parts) on as many beaches as possible.

DAY	DATE	TIDE		DIARY FOR OCTOBER       PLACE
Sat Sun Mon   Sat Sun	Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22   Oct 27 Oct 28	12:20 12:51 13:21   2:14		Uretiti Camp or Orpheus Bay    "      "   "    "     "    "      "   "    "     "   Mellon's Bay Meeting to arrange diary. At my place: 2pm 14 Morrow Place, Pukekohe. Contact Bernard 085-87-973

 

 

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	P.O. BOX 41-171 ST. LUKES AUCKLAND 3
	WELLINGTON  NEWSLETTER

 

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1990

 

"Basically and simply stated, nudism exposes the whole expressive body of a human being, and clothes cover it up." - Richard J. Neutra F.A.I.A.

I came across the above quote and felt it should be shared. Right now we nudists will all be looking forward to the pending summer, and with this in mind a summer programme of fixtures for the Wellington district is published in this Newsletter.

Closer scrutiny of the Wellington calendar will show that the first two Sundays in each of the summer six months are static, and two popular localities are featured on a regular basis. The two - or sometimes three - remaining Sundays each month feature variable localities to be enjoyed. It is anticipated that individual members, or groups of members, will organize additional outings coinciding with official Sunday dates, but hopefully will use the days left free on the official calendar. Most Saturdays and all seven public holidays remain free.

The third Sundays in October and November are set down for Fitzroy Bay. Local area tramps in the nude could eventuate from the beach 'base camp'. Towards the south is Baring Head and/or the lighthouse, and the World War II Cook Strait gun emplacement/fort. East from the beach is semi-open hill country with wonderful views over surrounding areas, and across Cook Strait to the Kaikoura mountains. North is Lake Kohangatera, an interesting body of water set in a hidden valley and home for dozens of black swans.

If the wind is from the northwest, the Fitzroy Bay fixture may be switched to Rimutaka Forest Park. Should this situation arise, Bill will ring known starters. Others can call Bill to find out. His number is 628-514.

Adrianne, the Free Beach Group Secretary in Auckland, recently suggested to me that our Wellington district newspaper Contact Weekender publish, in the 'What's On' column, information about main Sunday outings. Alas, some similar publicity in Auckland last summer resulted in some experiences best avoided. Headquarters recommended that the name of the beach/locality, and the contact person's name, not be published.

Perhaps the entries each week could read along these lines: "The Wellington branch of the nationwide Free Beach Group will hold a group day at a Wellington district beach/locality this Sunday, dd/mm/yy, starting at hh:mm. Everyone is welcome: families, couples, singles, young folks. For information please phone (04) 628-514."

It has been very gratifying to see a large number of happy "Free Beacher's" gather regularly at the Cannons Creek Aquatic Centre. Local Sun Club members were in force on the second Sunday evening of each month. These swim nights will continue each month thru December. N. B. Peka Peka Beach Days will also occur on the same Sundays, and I am sure a large number of us will enjoy both venues.

A reminder - barbecue facilities are provided at the Aquatic Centre.

 

YOUR  WELLINGTON  FREE  BEACH  GROUP  CALENDAR
FOR THE SUMMER IS PRINTED ON A SEPARATE SHEET

Keep it handy!

 

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WELLINGTON WAVES

 

Saturday, June 23, began as an average Wellington day - the air was still and the sky clear. Alas, as the day progressed, it deteriorated, culminating in a gathering of dubious purpose otherwise known as the Wellington Free Beaches Mid Winter Swim.

As the late afternoon splash-off approached the sun averted its face and hid behind clouds. Rot air from Auckland met with cold air from the Southern Alps, creating brisk air movement, and as the temperature declined, so too did the numbers of those willing to bare all in the briny just south of Eastbourne.

Spectators, supporters, and coaches outnumbered the foolhardy and now famous few by many to three. Those who took the quick dip, Brian, Geoff and Michael, fully merited the special certificates that Brian had printed.

The afternoon's events were capped off by a potluck dinner at Bill's Eastbourne residence. The lounge was appropriately decorated with beach table and sun umbrella, Fred Bear towels, flashing Christmas lights and Sunny Funny (you will have to meet him for yourself - I can't describe him except to say that everyone enjoyed his company and dancing technique).

Dinner was followed by games and Bill's baubles, bangles and beads fashion show. The entire evening proved to be most enjoyable for the fifteen or so adults and children present, and promises to be a regular event on the winter calendar for the Wellington Free Beach Group.

 

 

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	P.O. BOX 41-171 ST. LUKES AUCKLAND 3

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1990

 

The Christchurch group hosted its first swim night at Jellie Park Pool in Ilam Road on 21st July. 35 men, women and children enjoyed the pools for a couple of hours and then about 10 continued on to Halswell Tavern for a meal and the evening.

 

It was really great seeing old friends again after the end of summer and particularly encouraging to have a good support from the Canterbury Sun Club.

 

The evening was so successful that another has been booked for Saturday 29th September, with a barbecue to follow. So bring your friends and we will see you there. Thanks go to Wilf for organising it!!

 

General consensus at the swim night was that we adopt Spencerville Beach South as our "Home Beach". If an outing is advertised elsewhere and you are unab1e to make it, then the chances are that a Fred Bare flag will be flying at Spencerville.

 

Please always fly your flag so that we can get together as a recognised group and hopefully organise some games or swim together.

 

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the barbecue and dip on 29th.

 

 

 

 

Canterbury Diary

 

October
6th		Tumbledown Bay. Bring flag, canoes, ball games & friends.
7th		Spencerville Beach. Lets all make it.
13th & 14th		Waikuku Beach. Don't forget to bring your flag.
20th - 22nd		Camp Bay. Camp at Purau Motor Camp. Enjoy Labour Weekend!
27th & 28th		Woodend Beach. Sand-castle Building.
November
3rd		Tumbledown Bay.
4th		Spencerville Beach.
10th & 11th		Waikuku Beach. Practice volley ball to challenge Waikuku
			Surf Lifesaving Club.
17th - 19th		Christchurch Show Weekend at Camp Bay & Purau.
24th		Exploratory trip to Ashley Gorge upstream of picnic area.
25th		Spencerville Beach.

 

If you have any queries please ring Wilf 596 143 or Gerald 348 315

Please see over for directions

 

 

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HOW TO GET THERE

 

Tumbledown Bay (6th Oct. 3rd Nov)

From State Highway 75 to Akaroa, turn right at Little River and follow the signs up the hill to Te Oka Bay, 13 km down to Tumbledown Bay, identified by a large column of rock on the right headland.

 

Spencerville Beach (7th Oct. 4th & 25th Nov, 8th Dec)

From State Highway 1, 6km North of Belfast, turn East and go along Lower Styx Road. At the end, follow the ring road past the Surf Lifesaving Club to the largest of the car parks. Walk South along the beach 15 minutes. Motor camp in Heyders Road, Spencerville.

 

Waikuku Beach (13th & 14th Oct. 10th & 11th Nov. 2nd Dec)

From State Highway 1, just South of the Ashley River, turn East at sign to Waikuku Beach. At the beach, turn right over a bridge and drive to the South end of the car park. Walk South 20 minutes. Motor camp at the Waikuku Domain.

 

Camp Bay (20th - 22nd Oct. 17th - 19th Nov)

From Christchurch, follow State Highway 75 to Motukarara. Turn left and head over Gebbie's Pass to Diamond Harbour. Continue on through Purau onto a metalled road which stops near a farmhouse. Walk l00m to the beach.

 

Woodend Beach (27th & 28th Oct. 22nd & 23rd Dec)

From State Highway 1, turn East at sign to Woodend and drive out to beach. Walk South.

 

 

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