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This summer could become a real eye-opener with nudists legally allowed to strut their stuff on Wellington beaches, including the golden sands of Oriental Bay. Labels: court drama, nakedness, that place they filmed Lord of the Rings
Wellington City Council spokesman Richard MacLean said the council had "quietly got rid of" an old bylaw that required beach-goers over the age of eight to wear swimming togs or clothes.
"There is a bit of topless sunbathing on Oriental Bay Beach but generally people tend to keep their swimming kit on when on busy beaches.
"So the old bylaw was of no use and was not enforced by council staff. We don't have apparel enforcement officers."
The move means the council has no bylaws on its books that expressly prohibit nudity - not just on beaches but anywhere in the city.
Mr MacLean said if nudists behaviour was lewd or offensive, the council would then turn to police for enforcement.
The council has recognised the status of an unofficial nude beach at Breaker Bay, near Seatoun, for years. "Nudists have to walk about 10 minutes [from the road] through soft sand before they get to the nude zone," Mr MacLean said.
The council's governance portfolio leader, Deputy Mayor Ian McKinnon, does not expect the lack of nudity rules to lead to beaches being crowded with naked sun lovers.
"People do not expect to see that on our beaches and I think people will respect that. And there is nothing like a good southerly to make people put on a bit of clothing."
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