The Orchard Naturist Park is owned by the Orchard Naturist Club Inc. (OSC) which is affiliated to the New Zealand Naturist Federation (NZNF). There are currently 18 privately owned clubs that are affiliated along with several proprietary establishments.
When you join ONC, a levy is paid to the NZNF and part of this levy covers your NZNF membership card. This card is issued on an annual basis, once you have paid your club membership subscription. This card may be requested by other clubs in New Zealand or abroad, to verify you are a financial member of a club. Having a card does not guarantee you entry of course, but it certainly assists in verifying your bonafides.
A few years ago the NZNF was a member of the International Naturist Federation (INF) and the INF issued a sticker on an annual basis which was appended to the INF "passport". However, following the INF congress held at the Wellington Naturist Club a few years ago, the NZNF made the decision to withdraw from the INF, hence the production of the NZNF membership card.
Once you are a member of a naturist club such as ONP, you will find you make many naturist friends and these friends become friends for life. It is often said that once you drive through the gate, it really does seem like any stress you might be feeling is left outside the gate.
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