tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750352996421136402024-03-08T03:34:14.470-08:00New Zealand Naturist FederationBecome a naturist and enjoy the many benefits of this healthy natural lifestyle. Boost your confidence and self esteem. Feel the exhilaration of the sun, water and breeze on your body. Accept your body, no matter what your shape or size and those of others. Visit www.gonatural.co.nz to find out more.New Zealand Naturist Federationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164470854315260057noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-90804499813808275622018-09-28T04:35:00.001-07:002018-09-28T13:47:59.274-07:00Nude Gardening Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New Zealand will hold its first 'National Gardening Week Nude Gardening Day' on October 20th this year. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.yates.co.nz/nationalgardening" target="_blank">National Garden Week</a>, brought to you by <a href="https://www.yates.co.nz/" target="_blank">Yates NZ</a>, is held in the middle of October each year and this year, for the first time, is including Nude Gardening Day in its line up of activities. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Following publicity in May this year of World Naked Gardening Day and the Southern Hemisphere conditions being less than favourable for gardening without clothes in New Zealand, a decision was made to shift the date to a more inviting time of year. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After an approach by Yates NZ, we decided to align our nude gardening event with their National Gardening Week which has goals - fostering a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature - very similar to the fundamentals of naturism. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This year, <span id="goog_827904739"></span>National Gardening Week<span id="goog_827904740"></span> is focussing on helping butterflies to flourish with a national Swan Plant planting day on October 20th. Butterflies, including the much loved Monarch Butterfly, are key pollinators for our fruit and veges. Last year saw a national shortage of Swan Plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out and Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Many of our clubs around the country will be joining the Swan Plant planting day event and we hope that many of you will participate in Nude Gardening Day wherever you can also. </span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-42275166913726009532018-08-24T01:41:00.001-07:002018-09-28T02:21:36.942-07:00In Honour of Polly<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The naturist community lost one of their own recently. Polly Fairbrother was a beautiful lady, a true naturist, a kind spirit, and a special friend. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Polly had been a member of Hawkes Bay Naturist Club for several years, previously to that a member of Wellington Naturist Club and many of us had met her at recent rallies in the North Island. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Some who had the chance to meet Polly, knew of her tragic past and that she understandably continued to suffer the effects of a person who had gone through so much trauma. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some days Polly came across as a strong self-assured and spiritual lady who selflessly gave of herself in the healing of other people's physical and emotional pain. Other days, Polly hid under a grey curtain and couldn't be reached, being herself in need of healing from such great physical and emotional pain.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Sadly for us, Polly decided to leave her struggles here on earth and she took her own life. <br />I have written previously about our efforts to support and partner with the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand in order to reach members of their community and share with them the benefits that can be found through naturism and getting close to nature. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />From the role that vitamin D exposure plays in the relief of depression, the feeling of freedom and grounding found by walking with bare feet on the grass in the fresh air, to the experience of acceptance and respect that can be found within our community. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Polly had a wide range of groups and communities that she was involved with but her father, Russell Fairbrother QC, described Rapere (HBNC) as "the one place that she felt some peace". </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />If our efforts with the MHFNZ are in any way successful, we need to ensure our clubs are havens for all people. Places where every person, with all the diversity that they represent, are accepted. And acceptance sometimes means not taking offence or um-bridge when someone, who is under a grey curtain, isn't able to be in turn responsive. Many of our own members have "good and bad days". We don't necessarily know every circumstance that has brought a person to where they are today so we need to be kind and supportive to all. Every day. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Polly was totally focused on sharing the message of health and well-being and while she was unable to continue her own fight, this doesn’t change the essence that tangible benefits and healing can be found through naturism and getting close to nature. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Polly's passing has left a big hole in our community, and we need to carry on her legacy of caring for others and giving, even from our own lack of having. And while we are at it, we do need to care for and attend to our own acceptance and healing. In doing this, we can truly live in accordance with the naturist philosophy: "Naturism is a way of life in harmony with nature characterised by the practice of communal nudity with the intention of encouraging self-respect, respect for others and for the environment". </span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-80191462801328278482018-05-03T02:12:00.000-07:002018-05-03T02:20:55.022-07:00World Naked Gardening Day<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRzHMlPWd58nvN2omxlKknotsadwJpkSHc4oEAGlypYO9LDaSnzpUSxwTZkicfl5JVOCbn0k6URVn0R-5sTz5EaDkuZVcz2PfVpgMlRp0ysVOYhgF8QRjeqifswQKlriqT6M2SybJ9gMzl/s1600/DSC_4635.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1600" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRzHMlPWd58nvN2omxlKknotsadwJpkSHc4oEAGlypYO9LDaSnzpUSxwTZkicfl5JVOCbn0k6URVn0R-5sTz5EaDkuZVcz2PfVpgMlRp0ysVOYhgF8QRjeqifswQKlriqT6M2SybJ9gMzl/s320/DSC_4635.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://gonatural.co.nz/" target="_blank">New Zealand Naturist Federation</a></span> is supporting the annual <a href="http://www.wngd.org/index.html" target="_blank">World Naked Gardening Day</a> event and encouraging people around the country to garden without clothes on this Saturday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Inspired by the success of the World Naked Bike Ride, the inaugural World Naked Gardening Day took place in September 2005 and in 2007 the event date was moved to the first Saturday in May annually.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Second only to swimming, gardening is at the top of the list of family-friendly activities people are most ready to consider doing nude. Gardening naked is not only a simple joy, but as you feel the sun and breeze on your skin it gives a healthy sense of both our body acceptance and our relation to the nature and the environment. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-50877429116118885012017-12-04T01:50:00.000-08:002017-12-04T01:50:55.970-08:00Love the Skin You're In<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Body image is the mental representation that one creates of themselves, and because it is subject to all kinds of internal elements like our mood, our experiences and social attitudes, it often doesn't bear any close relation to reality or how others see you. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A negative body image is one of the key reasons that more people do not embrace the naturist lifestyle. They mightn't have any issue with nudity per se and might even realise the many benefits that can be experienced physically from being clothes-free, but think it's only for other people feeling too self conscious or body shamed to partake themselves. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many of our members can attest to having similar feelings and issues with acceptance of their body before embarking on their naturist journey however almost as soon as they took that first step, or at least very early on, they found they were looking at themselves through very different eyes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Self-esteem is greatly enhanced in the naturist lifestyle and our own self-esteem increases when we accept ourselves for who we really are. However, it isn't until a person gives it a try, that they can experience that concept for themselves. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A negative body image can, but not always, lead to mental health issues. Writing about mental health can put it in a box rather than creating context around it somewhat trivialising the issue which is not our intention. One thing we know is that each sufferer and their symptoms are unique and individual. From depression and anxiety to stress and grief, mental health affects those close to most of us at some time in our life.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hardly a week or day goes by where we don't hear of another person who has ended, or tried to end, the pain they are experiencing from their internal struggles. Sadly this often, although not exclusively, affects our men and young people. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wouldn't a better story be to show the effects and benefits that naturism can bring a person; being close to nature, feeling the breeze over all of your body and not just your face; hearing the sounds of nature and song of birds in the trees; grounding yourself to the earth by walking with bare feet on the grass. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Researchers are discovering that vitamin D may play an important role in mental health and in depression and recently the Mental Health Foundation held their annual Mental Health Awareness Week with the theme again being"Nature is Key". It is being recognised that nature, sun and feeling free in the fresh air are important elements to helping a person towards better mental health.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to this is the sense of community and caring that can be found throughout our member organisations where respect and acceptance of every person is evident and part of our naturist principles.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We do not expect that naturism is the one cure-all for every sufferer (it might be and that would be awesome), but we do believe clothes-free recreation and getting close to nature could form part of a person's journey to whole health that they possibly hadn't considered before.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember as a young child . . . the seemingly endless days of summer; the sprinkler going in the backyard; off come your clothes; the squeals of delight as you run through the water; jumping in the puddles; the feel of water, sun and breeze on your bare skin; the innocent fun and pure joy?</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-1738807606752388102015-09-28T02:58:00.002-07:002015-09-28T02:58:35.971-07:00Introducing the New gonatural Magazine Team<div style="text-align: justify;">
Following the recent resignation of <i>gonatural</i> Magazine's long standing Managing Editor Kay Hannam, we are thrilled to announce that the magazine has been transferred from one superstar into the hands of a team of enthusiastic professionals. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-72963554646799971922015-09-10T00:29:00.001-07:002015-09-10T00:29:30.263-07:00Merci and Au Revior Kay<div style="text-align: justify;">
This September 2015 issue #234 marks Kay Hannam's final, as editor of 35 editions of <i>gonatural</i> Magazine. </div>
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In January 2007 Kay was appointed as Editor of <i>gonatural</i> magazine following on from Conrad Inskip who resigned due to ill health. For more than 8 years, Kay has fitted editing and publishing the magazine around running and growing a successful naturist holiday park with partner Brian Williams, taking extended trips throughout Europe, and promoting the naturist lifestyle in New Zealand and worldwide.</div>
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<i>gonatural</i> Magazine began in 1956 as an eight page black and white quarterly publication. The first issue that Kay put together, with help, tips and advice from former editor Les Olsen and his wife Laurel, was a 24 page publication with four colour centre pages. Today the magazine has developed to 44 pages of full colour goodness, including a digital edition, and is almost entirely dedicated to New Zealand naturism with regular contributors submitting interesting articles of their travels and experiences. </div>
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Being a contributor to <i>gonatural</i> Magazine and other naturist magazines around the world, is what began the transformation of Kay’s writing from hobby to career. Travelling extensively throughout Europe, Kay was keen to see her experiences in print so with her companion and partner Brian, an avid photographer, she began to pen their adventures and submitting her articles. </div>
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Since late in 2007, Kay has not just edited the magazine, but published, distributed and managed the accounts and in 2009 she entered into a formal contract with the NZNF and became the Managing Editor. </div>
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Even when not pressured with a camp ground full of visitors, an upcoming trip away or administrative duties pending, editing and publishing the magazine can be a heavy and daunting task - thank goodness for her patient and understanding partner. But Kay, through her disciplined work ethics and excellent time management skills, has continued to grow magazine readership, along with contributions to the magazines, with submissions for her penultimate issue exceeding the page space available.</div>
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It is with much sadness that we must bid farewell to Kay as Managing Editor, but with enormous gratitude for her many years of incredible service and contribution to the magazine and wider naturist community. We have much appreciation also for the healthy state in which the magazine will be handed over to the new team which will manage, edit and publish it going forward. </div>
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We hope that Kay enjoys many further trips to Europe with Brian, without working around the magazine, and wish them both safe and happy travels. We look forward to reading more of their travels and experiences in future issues of <i>gonatural</i>…the next chapter.</div>
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Bon voyage and au revoir. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-24933321889111648122015-08-06T00:25:00.001-07:002015-08-06T00:25:08.182-07:00gonatural Magazine Issue #234 September 2015Editors Letter:<br />
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Is going naked the new black? Michael Moore continues his article by asking another question “What is the single biggest reason why naturism isn’t a growing thriving movement?” I’ll leave you to decide if he has the right answer. Perhaps you would like to respond in the next issue with solutions of your own?</div>
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John Mullen was a naturist for 45 years having joined the Otago Sun & Health Club in 1969. He died in June aged 82. The naturist community express their love and condolences to his wife, Joyce, and their family.</div>
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Who would have thought it? Almost nine years ago I was asked if I would take on the position of Editor of this magazine. Thank you to Donna Miller who beautifully describes this chapter in my life.</div>
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Combining his passions of photography, life drawing and naturism Jeff Norman brought the West Auckland Life Drawing Group to Oranui. The visit provided a great opportunity for members to see the Club.</div>
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Steve Webster describes an idyllic weekend at Waiongana. Who could ask for more? Sun, sea, long walks on the beach, mussels, paua, a swim in the pool, pizzas and beer. All with good company in Taranaki. </div>
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I’ve heard the mid-winter plunge described in many ways, but “just another day“? John Lowe kicks off the collage of chilly experiences reported from around the country.</div>
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Looking for a base to stay while exploring the beautiful Bay of Islands and the Far North, Mike Ward located Waitata Naturist Resort. Situated near the charming little heritage town of Russell, once the Capital of New Zealand, this stunning location has its own naturist beach.</div>
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“You can leave your hat on.” Thus the anniversary wall at Vantan was named by Vanessa. Daniel Jackson’s super photo on our front cover complements his article about their 75th celebrations in Canada. </div>
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First held in 2001, the Nude Golf International was initially played on the Balmoral golf course near Lake Tekapo. This year at the scenic course in Wairau Valley, Lindsay Parkyns became the first Australian to win the magnificent trophy heading off twenty other competitors.</div>
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Peter Jackson was adamant after discovering this remote high country location, that there was no reason to look outside the country for locations for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit as he considered New Zealand “the perfect Middle-earth”. Michael Moore’s exploration to Erewhon will convince you he was right.</div>
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40 minutes from the Gold Coast airport at Coolangatta, and 90 minutes drive from Brisbane and with the beach only ten minutes away, BB at Byron Bay, Australia’s newest naturist accommodation, is aptly described as a “hidden treasure.” </div>
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“The Naked Village”, a documentary on Spielplatz - the oldest naturist club in Britain and shown by TV ONE. John Lowe ended his review with the comment; “I find myself forced back to another cliché: all publicity is good publicity - sorry!” </div>
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I would like to thank all the individuals and organisations who assisted me in my role as Managing Editor of <i>gonatural</i>; especially the contributors of some amazing articles and stunning photographs (let’s not forget the models) who have helped shape this magazine; the printers, distributors, my proof-reader, rural post, valued advertisers and readers. And finally the one person that allowed me to put it all together; my rock, Brian Williams. </div>
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I am excited for the future of the magazine with the confirmation of the new <i>gonatural</i> team: Manager Noel Thomas; and Editor Michael Moore will introduce themselves in the next issue. </div>
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I’m off to pack my suitcase. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The New Zealand Naturist Federation is a member based affiliate organisation that is in turn affiliated to the International Naturist Federation. <span id="goog_1030120540"></span><span id="goog_1030120541"></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />The following is a statement regarding censorship issued by the International Naturist Federation for distribution to all media within Federation countries.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The International Naturist Federation opposes all censorship of the natural human body. Nudity is a fundamental expression of naturism. The human body in its natural state is neither indecent nor obscene. As evidenced by over a century of naturist experience and an abundance of scholarly research, mere nudity is not inherently any more sexual than a body concealed by clothing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />We are particularly concerned about increasing censorship of nudity in social media. Services such as Facebook have become so ubiquitous that they are effectively public spaces. We urge governments to regulate these services to secure free speech and prevent the suppression of ideas through ethnocentric censorship policies.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For more information about naturism in New Zealand, please visit our <a href="http://gonatural.co.nz/" target="_blank">website</a> or email info@gonatural.co.nz.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-26272172082641613992015-05-13T01:31:00.000-07:002015-05-13T01:31:16.943-07:00gonatural Magazine Issue #233 June 2015<h3>
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This magazine is packed with an exciting range of events and activities held over the summer. For the first time in my experience as editor, an excess of interesting articles arrived in my mailbox. Those items that didn’t make it will be featured in the September issue. <br />
The steering committee of next year’s World Congress of Naturism are aware that many of you wish to be involved and have outlined a number of ways in which you can help; in addition, the announcement of an International Photographic Competition to be held in conjunction with the Congress.<br />
Andrew and Donna Miller, are the new gonatural Product Merchandisers and have updated the range of products advertised on the website.<br />
An update from NZNF President Wendy Lowe precedes the news that New Zealand Naturists have a new Secretary, Christine Bowers; plus NZNF Webmaster. Hans van Asperdt provides further answers to questions about your websites.<br />
In Takaka for the World Naked Bike Ride, Daniel Jackson commented “riding in the cold rain is a bit like swimming in cold water”. Paul Campion, from Waitati, wrote “a non-catastrophic ride ended at the beach”.<br />
Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club members hold periodic working bees to weed and plant the Oranui Bush Block, described by Robin Pennell as a “living treasure”.<br />
Peter Woods and his mates now know how wonderful Rotota is, having spent the day exploring the hot thermal stream and waterfall and traversing The Squeeze. Located in the State Forest, Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park, Ngatuhoa Lodge provided a relaxing few days in January for Cynthia McKenzie and several naturist friends.<br />
Central Otago and Southland areas are renowned for incredible scenery which Possum captures vividly both in word and film. The Naked Overlanders Southern Sojourn held special significance this year as it began with the unveiling of a memorial to a dear friend.<br />
Back up in the Far North, Rolf and Jose Comez found the ideal beach tocreate a unique Christmas card. Still in the Far North, John Lowe joined a new group, Northland Naturists, who, for a three day visit over Waitangi Weekend found an idyllic site tucked away at the end of a road that goes nowhere… NUDVAN held a hot pools safari. The convoy, which began near the hot water beach at Kawhia, included John Bowers and his wife Christine.<br />
Marlborough’s Nude Adventure was all about style as our group of happy naturists enjoyed a dinner cruise on The River Queen, with a return trip from Wai-natur in a luxury coach.<br />
The Coast to Coast Challenge between members of Taranaki and Hawkes Bay naturist clubs was hotly contested, and was best described by Wendy Lowe as a draw.<br />
The End seems a funny way to start a story, but after ten years Ruth and Rod Pegg of Skinny Dip Tours have completed their final tour, leaving a gap for host clubs and naturist facilities and more especially for their guests who invariably asked ‘book us for next year please’.<br />
This publication can best be described as ‘my penultimate issue’ of gonatural magazine. At the end of September a new team will take over as Manager and Editor. Among the many reasons … it’s time for change.<br />
Kay Hannam<br />
Managing Editor<br />
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collaborate on details and plans for the congress which is now just 18
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email, Skype and their shared project management app called Asana,
meeting together in one place is invaluable.</span></div>
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visits to possible off-site accommodation for overflow options and
briefings, including a workshop, with <a href="http://www.wellingtonnaturists.co.nz/" target="_blank">Wellington Naturist Club</a>, who are
hosting the Congress.</span></div>
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As hosts, Wellington Naturist Club is looking to present their club to
the highest standard they possibly can. This is something that all clubs
should also be looking to do with many of the Delegates travelling
around our country before and after the Congress.</div>
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The Steering Committee left after a full weekend of discussions and
meetings with even more tasks but reinvigorated, focussed and excited.</div>
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A <a href="https://vimeo.com/122404778" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">promotional video</a> of WNC has been created and streamed on both the NZNF and WNC website and a Facebook friendly version is also on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/35thInternationalCongressofNaturism" target="_blank">FB page</a>.</div>
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Covered in further detail below are the Congress draft programme, roles
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Thursday 17 November<br /> </strong>
Opening Ceremony<strong> </strong>& Cultural welcome - approx. 4pm<br />
Keynote/INF speeches<br />
Media<br />
Photographic Competition - <em>for duration of Congress</em>
Dinner: Hangi<br /><strong>Friday 18 November</strong>
Business Meeting<br />
Dinner: Spit roast (WNC Catered)<br /><strong>Saturday 19 November</strong>
Business meeting<br />
Dinner: Gala Dinner/Dance (outside caterers)<br /><strong>Sunday 20 November</strong>
Business session (if required)<br />
Optional Excursion<br />
Farewells </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Helpers are required leading up to and
during the congress to ensure the event is a success and delegates
enjoy themselves. So please let us know now in which area of expertise
you would like to help.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contact Kay Hannam outlining your area of expertise, your own suggestions and how you would like to help: <a href="mailto:congress@gonatural.co.nz" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">congress@gonatural.co.nz</a></span><br />
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INF Liaison<br />
Registration<br />
Accommodation<br />
Interpreters/Sound<br />
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Catering<br />
Entertainment<br />
Cultural</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every year the <a href="http://www.gonatural.co.nz/" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">NZNF</a> holds a <a href="http://www.gonatural.co.nz/information/sports-and-the-nznf/national-festival/" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;">National Festival</a> to coincide with their AGM. The festival runs for 7 days from 28 December to 3 January with the host club presenting themed entertainment each day and evening.</span></div>
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“From being close to nature, the newfound confidence you get about your body, to the stress relieving freedom that nude recreation brings, naturism is a holistic approach to healthy living that leads to an improvement in both physical and mental health stemming from a person feeling better about themselves and their body”, Wendy says.</div>
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To find out more about the naturist community in New Zealand, check out our website <a href="http://gonatural.co.nz/">gonatural.co.nz</a> or for more information about ‘gonatural Week’ please email president@nznf.nz or communications@nznf.nz</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another thing I do for my physical health and well-being is get as much vitamin D as possible via sunshine while doing my normal daily activities - such as gardening or housework - while unclothed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With my recent training, I have had the New Zealand Naturist Federation tag-line going over and over in my head..."For Health and Well-being"!</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hear the birds chirping happily and see growth on the trees - this brings me close to nature and gives me an appreciation and respect for the circle of life; </span></li>
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Just Give it a TRY! This summer our enthusiastic Communications Officer, Donna Miller, kicks off the NZNF summer promotion by encouraging people to “just give it a go!” In fact at a recent function I was attending I was asked what brought me here, the surprising comment to my candid answer was “Oh, I’ve always wanted to give it a try”. Business cards were exchanged and a new friendship formed.</div>
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So where was this? I was attending the Tourism New Zealand Business Events Awards Dinner, held in the Mackelvie Gallery in the Auckland Art Gallery. My all expenses paid trip to Auckland was to join 38 other Conference Organisers to celebrate our successes, due in no small measure, to assistance provided by TNZ Business Events since its inception four years ago. Kerry Prendergast, Chair of Tourism New Zealand, introduced us to Stephen Joyce, Minister for Economic Development, who then presented each of us with a certificate. I also received a beautiful hand-crafted silver fern brooch. So join the steering team of June Campbell-Tong, Donna Miller and me and celebrate our successful bid to host the next INF Congress in New Zealand.</div>
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Some of us were lucky to spend time in Europe over the winter and if you look carefully at two of our articles, you will notice that Brent Anderson and Wendy and Nick Lowe visited the same naturist beach in Croatia during their European vacations. Our own travels brought us to many lovely naturist resorts in the South of France. Two months of friends, fun and food culminating in an emotional farewell from friends and family at L’Eglantiere. </div>
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In New Zealand, in the north at Ngatuhoa, the annual summer camp held in January is an excellent way of recharging the batteries; and in Rotorua and surroundings you can explore some of the natural gems this wonderful area has to offer. </div>
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One day last summer, Graham Macgregor and friends from the US, packed their lunch and went exploring - at Opoutere Beach - and what a beach! </div>
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Now here’s a challenge. Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club is the only naturist club in New Zealand with its own gym. That sounds pretty good, as does the Oranui Games Nude Sports Tournament held at AONC during Auckland Anniversary Weekend. Another popular long weekend during the summer is Waitangi Weekend and the unique opportunity offered in February sounds like the place to meet up in the Far North. Check out other options for Waitangi Weekend and many other summer events in ‘What’s On’.</div>
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Kay Hannam<br />Managing Editor<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-23058001688029899882014-10-08T20:26:00.002-07:002014-10-08T20:26:41.313-07:00Just give it a try...<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember as a young child . . . the seemingly endless days of summer; the sprinkler going in the backyard; off come your clothes; the squeals of delight as you run through the water; jumping in the puddles; the feel of water, sun and breeze on your bare skin; the innocent fun and pure joy . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maybe now as an adult . . . you dress at the last minute before leaving home; enjoying the lasting warmth of the shower; the kiss of air against your skin; lingering for as long as possible; the blissful feeling of being free from entrapments and stress . . .</span></div>
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To say life is busy is an understatement - it can be downright hectic even overwhelming at times. Work and leisure pull us several ways at once demanding every bit of energy and offering little or no respite or reward in return.</div>
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How recently have you just wanted to shake off the burdens and pressures of life, throw caution to the wind and experience that real freedom and pure innocent joy, of life as a child again?</div>
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Perhaps you have enjoyed a late night skinny-dip at the beach or taken advantage of a secluded spot at the river and gone for a quick swim and topless lie in the sun?</div>
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Naturism, nudism, skinny-dipping! It might have many names but just one meaning…non-sexual nudity and nude recreation!</div>
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You can shed the stresses of life, along with your clothes, and experience the many benefits of naturism which are wide and varied. From physical and mental health benefits; to therapy, stress release, pure freedom, and a sense of well-being; along with increased confidence and self esteem and also a connection with nature and natural vitamin D.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You do not have to be a member of any organisation to be a naturist. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You could start around your home - gardening nude in the backyard if it's private or vacuuming inside without clothes...you're going to get warm anyway! </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-48461912596656923782014-09-19T03:09:00.000-07:002014-10-30T00:00:51.570-07:00Announcing the Host of the 2016 Congress<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every two years the <a href="http://www.inf-fni.org/" target="_blank">International Naturist Federation</a> (INF) have a World Congress which is hosted by different Federations around the world. Just last week, the <a href="http://www.irishnaturism.org/" target="_blank">Irish Naturist Association</a> hosted the INF and Delegates from around the world at a village called Drumshanbo for the 2014 INF Congress. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are thrilled to announce that our bid was successful and that the 2016 INF Congress will be held at</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.wellingtonnaturists.co.nz/" target="_blank">Wellington Naturist Club</a> (WNC) on the dates of 16th ~ 20th November. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From registration to venue facilities and accommodation options, our plan is to host a world-class business event and cultural experience. We will make travel information and bookings for attendees professional and easy - with no detail missed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While the business meetings and events will be held at WNC, there are opportunities for each club and naturist park around the country to host the many international visitors and delegates as they tour pre/post Congress. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Assistance will be required from many others with varying areas of expertise to ensure the success and professionalism of the event. Once these areas are identified, requests will be communicated to the naturist community and any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A <a href="https://www.facebook.com/35thInternationalCongressofNaturism" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> has been set up to keep you informed with our ideas and plans so please "like" it and share it with your networks so you can be updated as things happen.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-24062606220174608072014-09-04T16:41:00.000-07:002014-09-19T01:09:03.266-07:004 Reasons - But there's more...much much more!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">In just a week the 2014 INF Congress will begin in Ireland. The New Zealand Naturist Federation </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">have submitted a bid to host the 2016 INF Congress in our wonderful country and we are hopeful of and thankful for the support of all the International Federations.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">There are so many reasons why the New Zealand Naturist Federation should be chosen as the next host of the INF-FNI Congress 2016, but let's just start with a few...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Reason #3: Our 17 naturist clubs and 3 naturist parks in great locations and with friendly and welcoming members for accommodation while pre/post Congress touring.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgonatural.co.nz%2Flocations-events%2F&h=aAQGsopAJ&enc=AZNKyr0YxTl8eAFGliXxxJiqNxJYhG4jb3h-AGrleoLBe9X9xGDgIkJYzW6a2sdaEV8Th1VVlc2x57aKyMIZVvzupogMHjNgXzZ1za_YWkM8ju3NPaaR8D8M0fbc4VqzzBoumqmgf5c80KgM-sikN3jH&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://gonatural.co.nz/locations-events/</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">We thank you all once again for your support and hope to soon be announcing news of our success! </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-46458715578116746342014-08-15T01:33:00.000-07:002014-08-15T01:33:12.000-07:00gonatural Magazine Issue #230 September 2014<div style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.299999237060547px; margin-bottom: 1.35em; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 19.5px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Earlier this year, Joyce Fleming died peacefully at her home in Christchurch. The Service to Celebrate Joyce’s life was held on 31st May during which Mike Ward, President of Free Beaches NZ, presented ‘A Tribute to Joyce Fleming’ and this is featured as our leading article.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;">There were numerous ‘causes’ where Joyce’s enthusiasm and passion made a tremendous difference to Pineglades Naturist Club, including introducing the game of miniten!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;">The presentation of a grounds management plan which incorporated the beautiful arboretum which has given so much pleasure to members and visitors alike, was due in no small measure to Joyce’s thorough research and dedication to ensure the plan was followed through.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;">However it was on the promotion front where Joyce excelled; ‘collaborating’ with many others over the years, with several ideas to encourage others, particularly women, to enjoy clothes free living.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;">One of her promotional coups, was in NZ Women’s Weekly, but oh dear, the headline ‘I’m a Nudist Nana’ did not go down well at all!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;">Before she became proficient with her computer, we would spend hours on the telephone "rabbiting on" as she was known to do. Joyce contributed numerous articles for </span><i style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;">gonatural</i><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;"> magazine. Always looking for a new "angle" her creative contributions were a delight to read. Even at 86 years of age. Members of the New Zealand Naturist Federation and readers of </span><i style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;">gonatural</i><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;"> magazine join me in extending our sincere condolences to Joyce’s extended family and to Bert.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;">Check out the Polar Plunge feature in this issue. There were so many people getting their kit off and celebrating the Winter Solstice this year, and we received some super photos too! Your contributions are very much appreciated. Many thanks also to all our wonderful advertisers and readers who continue to support </span><i style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;">gonatural</i><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;"> magazine.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;">Thanks to the support and resources of Tourism New Zealand, and the sterling efforts of June Campbell-Tong and Donna Miller, I will travel to Ireland in September and attend the INF Congress. As Steering Committee Chair, my role is to present a submission on behalf of the NZNF to host the 2016 International Congress of Naturism in New Zealand.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-88054280960740082062014-05-19T19:48:00.000-07:002014-09-24T14:00:56.397-07:00gonatural Magazine Issue #229 June 2014<div align="justify" style="line-height: 18.459999084472656px; margin: 0px 0px 1.35em;">
<span class="ecx370472905-22042014" style="line-height: 18.459999084472656px;"><span class="ecx133355809-30042014" style="line-height: 18.459999084472656px;"><strong style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 18.459999084472656px;">Editor's Letter:</strong></span></span></div>
<span class="ecx370472905-22042014" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18.459999084472656px;">I</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18.459999084472656px;">n our previous issue</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.459999084472656px;"> of </span><i style="line-height: 18.459999084472656px;"><span style="line-height: normal;">gonatural</span></i> Magazine, we brought you the exciting news that the NZNF had <span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 22.719999313354492px;">formally written to the International Naturist Federation, expressing its desire to hold the INF World Congress 2016 at the grounds of Wellington Naturist Club.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, with the support and resources of Tourism New Zealand and Absolutely Positively Wellington, the steering team have the added bonus of professional mentors assisting them to do everything possible to bring the congress and delegates to our country.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzf8piS2MFz13-X38W8eCPnkJm43nBYBGhjWlAfIE2rpBUMQP18s42vllOVHbR-CoA13yKGlXvKzhwwvMIcf3qixoZJ0F-WzEpwBVvwpBIS3tLR5F6GV49Vv2Iuw9hG3OOMx_OnzHuffJa/s1600/gn+cover+229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzf8piS2MFz13-X38W8eCPnkJm43nBYBGhjWlAfIE2rpBUMQP18s42vllOVHbR-CoA13yKGlXvKzhwwvMIcf3qixoZJ0F-WzEpwBVvwpBIS3tLR5F6GV49Vv2Iuw9hG3OOMx_OnzHuffJa/s1600/gn+cover+229.jpg" height="320" width="226" /></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: normal;">In</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 18.459999084472656px;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> this day and age the website is an important aspect of your organisation’s promotion. NZNF Internet Coordinator, Hans van Asperdt, provides some tips on how to improve your organisation’s website.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Irene Begg was one of fourteen intrepid naturists who journeyed in convoy in 4WD vehicles into the remote Te Urewera National Park. While on the West side of the North Island, Taranaki Naturist Club, thanks to support from Percy Cousins Trust, celebrated the installation and opening of their new swimming pool.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: normal;">NUDVAN’S Mystery Safari included visits to the </span><span lang="EN-AU" style="line-height: 18.459999084472656px;"><span style="line-height: normal;">Hare Krishna Temple, Crystal Mountain and Counties Sun Club. Counties club also celebrated a milestone during their 40th anniversary in February of this year.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">The annual visit by the Hash House Harriers to Te Marua drew a good assembly of fit ‘geriatrix’ all enjoying Wellington Naturist Club’s great hospitality and facilities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">South now with Skinny Dip Tours and a gaggle of ‘Aussies’ visiting many of New Zealand’s iconic scenic attractions in the ‘Mainland’, stopovers at all the smaller clubs in the ‘deep south’, and beginning and ending at Pineglades.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: normal;">Still in the ‘deep south’ on the Naked Overlanders Trek with Will and Shirley Fraser and Possum. Possum writes "I </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 18.459999084472656px;"><span style="line-height: normal;">got to spend a whole stack of quality time with close friends doing what we love most." Regrettably, Will Fraser died<span class="ecx370472905-22042014" style="line-height: 22.719999313354492px;"> </span>suddenly in March of this year. He was a man of character and a character of a man.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Sun, sea, food and good company. A combination which ensures that the Nude Adventure in Marlborough is a great annual event. The BBQ CAT was choice of vessel this year and the trip into the Marlborough Sounds had everyone,<span class="ecx370472905-22042014" style="line-height: 22.719999313354492px;"> </span>including Janie, who wrote about her own experience, thinking about next year’s event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">February’s full moon shone on a good number of ‘Freddy Bares’ as they dashed into a cool Pacific. Joyce Fleming added her usual flair and contributed a song to celebrate the joyous occasion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">We’re a busy lot in the ‘Mainland’ and the Orchard Sun Club in Central Otago is no exception. The annual K-Cup Yankee Miniten Tournament and World Naked Bike Ride were both held in Middlemarch in the middle of March.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: normal;">Many thanks to all our wonderful contributors and readers who continue to support </span><i style="font-style: italic; line-height: 18.459999084472656px;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: normal;">gonatural</span></span></span></i><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> magazine.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kay Hannam</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-2593994301331226172014-04-15T23:40:00.000-07:002014-09-24T14:02:16.604-07:0035th International Congress of Naturism<div class="p1">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every two years the
International Naturist Federation (INF) have a World Congress which is hosted
by different Federations around the world. In
September 2014, the INF and Delegates will meet at a village called Drumshanbo
in Ireland. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We
are excited to announce that the NZNF are in the process of submitting a bid to
host the 2016 World Congress of Naturism here in New Zealand at Wellington
Naturist Club on the dates of November 16th to 20th.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Steering Committee for
the NZNF bid comprises of Kay Hannam, June Campbell-Tong and Donna Miller who
report to Ken Mercer (Wellington Naturist Club President) and Wendy Lowe (NZNF
President). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The weekend of 22nd and
23rd March saw the Steering Committee meet
together at WNC to brainstorm ideas, discuss progress and take video footage
around the club in Wellington. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kay Hannam and June
Campbell-Tong had met the previous day with Tourism New Zealand and Absolutely
Positively Wellington so had some extremely exciting news to share regarding
the support of these organisations and their offer of collateral and funding to
ensure we win the honour of
hosting the 2016 Congress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TNZ are so excited about
our proposed bid and about working with us and want to do everything possible
to assist us in bringing the congress and delegates to our country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As well as funding, they
have offered the guidance and assistance from an Events Manager (or
Professional Conference Organiser) along with professional promotional/marketing
collateral and a DVD presentation to Delegates at the 2014 Congress in
Ireland. TNZ are putting a complete
video presentation together along with professional, stunning footage and
images of New Zealand scenery and will freight this and all
promotional material to Ireland.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We
are blown away by the support that TNZ are offering and look forward to working
with them and gleaning all the information and assistance they can provide so
that our bid, and hopefully the 2016 Congress, will be the most successful
possible. I’m sure you will understand and appreciate how this generous
assistance has inspired us greatly and boosted our anticipation and expectation
for submitting the NZNF bid.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From registration to venue
facilities and accommodation options - our plan is to have a world-class
business event and cultural experience. We aim to make travel information and
bookings for attendees professional and easy - with no detail missed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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process is for a financial feasibility study to be conducted then TNZ will
prepare and produce the bid document and logo/banner design, along with the
DVD, brochures and collateral packs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are currently working on
the theme for the congress as being "Naturist Tourism" and this is a
big opportunity in our country and worldwide, so we are hoping for additional
ideas and concepts from TNZ.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The steering committee are
in overdrive meeting with the appropriate mentors and preparing everything
required for the bid - although an enormous amount of work has been lifted off
our shoulders which will make our work as keen volunteers a lot easier and the
result more professional.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As with any team, we need
the support of all naturists in New Zealand so there are many ways that you and your club can help. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We want to include a product unique or known to each region in
the Welcome Packs for the Delegates. You might know of something or have
contacts to a supplier and this will be invaluable to us.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of the Delegates and Council might arrange to stay at your
club en-route to the Congress or as they travel around the country
afterwards. You could provide your own short video, Powerpoint
presentation or photos of your club facilities that we can include in
information being provided to them via newsletters and email
communication. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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working on and implementing a plan for upgrading areas around your club to
a more international standard for the visitors.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have ideas on our Naturist Tourism theme or have contact
with someone well known (or better still,
internationally recognisable) who would be a great keynote speaker
along this theme, that would be very much welcomed.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Facebook page has been set up to keep you informed with our ideas and plans - "like" it and share it with your networks so you can be updated as things happen.</span></div>
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assist us with this very important project to bring the -</span><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> “35th International Congress of Naturism” to New Zealand on 16th to 20th
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-74979525469167863072014-04-03T00:48:00.000-07:002014-09-24T14:02:54.248-07:00The Turning Tide...?<div style="text-align: justify;">
Today I received and saved another media story on the topic of naturism.</div>
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Each year at their AGM, the NZNF presents a number of Press Prizes and one of the awards is for Best Article selected from non-naturist media, so for this purpose I ensure a copy of all media stories on naturism are kept on file.</div>
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This year the file is growing at an astonishing rate, but not for the reasons that you might think. </div>
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So far, nine non-naturist media stories have been added and they are all, on the whole, positive. One has a very disappointing headline - which has been addressed with the newspaper involved - but all the journalists have displayed a good understanding in the content of the article of genuine naturists and the naturist lifestyle.</div>
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Two journalists have even written of their own recent experiences at a club or naturist park and one of those stories has so far made it into two major newspapers around the country - in the Escape section of one newspaper and in the "LIFE" lift-out magazine in the other! </div>
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They say the best form of advertising is word of mouth. No price can pay for the sort of exposure stories like this can get us. And, without prompting, they recognised the place for such an article is in lifestyle sections like "escape" and "life". This goes right along with some of the philosophies we try to explain that naturism is about and we couldn't have put it better! </div>
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In years gone past, a lot of the articles have been around tensions at recognised clothing optional beaches where recently arrived residents have been up in arms about the nude beach-goers. And last year there were very few media stories at all.</div>
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So what can we read into the spate of more positive, almost inquisitively themed, stories?</div>
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It might be too soon to say, but I would love to think that there is a turn in society towards tolerance of all people and all lifestyles. That even though naturism is not necessarily something everyone wants to take part in, that those who do are not shunned or thought of as weird or even perverts. </div>
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Regardless of how long this current "love affair" with the media continues, the NZNF intends to make the most of their seeming understanding and acceptance towards naturism. </div>
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We will continue to call them on misleading headlines and incorrect content, but we will also acknowledge and thank them when they get it right and regard the subject with objective intelligence and thoughtfulness.</div>
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So, what do you think? Are we seeing the start of a turning tide...? </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-57893191763630356462014-03-18T01:43:00.001-07:002014-09-24T14:03:36.443-07:00What Does Naturism Mean To You?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Naturism, nudism, skinny-dipping, clothes-free! It might have a lot of names but just one meaning…nude recreation! N</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">on-sexual nudity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You don't have to use the same words as everyone else - each person and their experience is real and unique to them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Membership to a club doesn't mean that you're suddenly a naturist. And just because you prefer to only go without clothes at home doesn't mean that you aren't. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is not important whether you stroll along a nude beach or garden au naturel with the sun on your skin and the breeze in your hair. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is important is the freedom you feel and the benefits - which are numerous - that you discover in your body and mind. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why not share the words you would use to describe what naturism/nudism/clothes-free means to you...it might help someone to find their own words of what naturism means to them.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637558226187045347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675035299642113640.post-76448041433354918352014-03-10T01:33:00.004-07:002014-03-10T01:34:41.255-07:00Going back to study...In an attempt to connect with young people and share with them the joys and benefits of nude recreation and enjoying life naked, I contacted the tertiary organisations in the Auckland area. It's Orientation Week for a lot of these institutions so they are holding events and club information days/expos.<br />
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Today, with the help of Rick the Auckland region contact for <a href="http://www.freebeaches.org.nz/">Free Beaches NZ Inc.</a> we set up a stall at Unitec Institute of Technology and chatted for four hours to students and staff and handed out flyers - starting with 100, coming home with 39.</div>
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What was our message? That it's not illegal; that it's beneficial for the body and mind; that it's a great way to unwind; that it brings you close to nature; and so much more. We talked about skinny-dipping and about being able to enjoy the experience at any time in appropriate places - and not just in the middle of the night after you've had a few. And we talked about the mutual respect and understanding amongst genuine naturists. </div>
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The response was wide and varied as I suppose you could imagine. </div>
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There were giggles and sniggers; there was polite consideration and genuine interest; and there were some shocked "goodness no thank you"s and some wouldn't even look at us. But each one left with a smile and a friendly experience.</div>
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We chatted to people of all cultures - from Asian and Indian to Island students. We even got a group of Island boys to hand some flyers out. </div>
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We found the organiser very accommodating and supportive and would love to have us back again. The flyers we came home with will be sent to the student associations of tertiary organisations around the country in the hope they will put them on a noticeboard where even one student might see it and become interested. </div>
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