Successful National Rally

Well, the 59th NZNF Rally held from 28 December to 3 January was a huge success.

Here is some of the feedback we’ve had:

This from Murray:

Back home now to normality.. when at a rally it seems like time stands still.

Anyway, just like to reiterate once again how great the rally organisation was.. I know there would have been some crisis in the background but a well run rally is when the attendees don't know about them.

Was an awesome closing ceremony, one of the best I have attended, and great to see the emotion too.. had me blubbering..

I joked about my site being at the far end of the ground at the start but in the end I think it was the best site on the ground - the sun streamed into the van as soon as it came over the hill, and was great to lie in bed, cup of coffee, and reading Wilbur Smith..

Anyway, enough of the pats on the back.. well done.. and I think HB should look at being one of the regular clubs holding rallies in the future.

and this from Glenne Findon in the BOP Naturist Newsletter:

Talking  of  the  rally - what  can  I  say  except  that  Hawke’s  Bay  did  us  proud  –  not  just  in  the  events, organisation,  food  and  convivial  company,  but  also  the  weather.  Apart from the  first  day  that  is,  when  the typical summer nor’wester winds caused havoc with the powerlines in the valley, cutting the power for 5 hours. But no problem to the HBNC catering crew, who innovatively produced scones on the BBQ for morning tea, as well as meats, salad and hot drinks for the delegates lunch.

With the theme of the  rally  being  ‘A Taste of the Bay’,  each day had a different  taste,  from  sport  and  leisure,  fresh  produce,  health  and  relaxation  to  art  deco.  Apart  from  the  usual  sports programme, social events  included  a  concert  and  a “Bach to Bacchus” night,  (toga  a  must, except for the unfortunate  slaves)!  We  drank  wine  and  were  hand-fed  grapes,  while being kept  entertained  by  two  violinists  who  performed  many  classical tunes and Christmas carols.

New Years Eve was seen in with a live duo and  fireworks.  The  next  morning,  a  catered  cooked  and  continental breakfast saved those of us with sore heads  from cooking our own and what  teamwork!  If  one  particular  food  ran  out,  it  was  immediately replenished. Then that night, after a catered dinner, a hypnotist kept us entertained  into  the  night,  with  willing  subjects  doing  things  that  they couldn’t remember – but we can! What a great start to the NewYear!

The 5th day was themed ‘Art Deco’ and in keeping with the 1930s,  deco hat making and vintage car rides were the order of the day, while listening to a  duo  playing  1930s  songs.  After a raid at gun point by  a rough lot of agents looking for the notorious Ken Capone, the entertainment for the final night at the Sunflower Speakeasy had the Twin City Stompers band playing on well into the night.

The rally committee have to be congratulated for  organising such a  excellent week. I know  how much work is involved with organising a rally and so to all of you, thank you for a great time and for being such hospitable hosts.

Below is  a selection of rally photos

Check out  the

rally program