NZNF Team
The NZNF Executive are elected by the members of the Federation at the annual council meeting. Additionally there are appointments made by the NZNF executive, they are the NZ Naturists Secretary, Sports Coordinator, Archivist, gonatural products Merchandise, and Social Media.
NZNF Executive Team
President - Alice de Wet
Alice has been secretary and newsletter editor of Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club since 2020. She has been Marketing Officer of the NZNF from 2022-2023 and its' Social Media co-ordinator since 2024, and also held the role of newsletter editor. She is a passionate advocate for naturism and has been interviewed numerous times by television, radio, magazines and newspapers to help promote the naturist lifestyle and philosophy. She was elected as NZNF President in 2024.
Secretary - Jo Schumacher
I am a relative newcomer to naturism but love the lifestyle and the wonderful people.
In my short membership time, I have held various roles. I have been on the Pineglades Committee as a Social Convenor and presently as Secretary and Communications for the Festival Committee.
I am also very lucky to hold the position of Secretary for the NZNF. I believe that if everyone does something to help, then many hands make light work. I am trying to do my tiny part in promoting naturism in our wonderful country. In my day job, organisation and planning are part of my role, and I thought I could use these skills to assist the NZNF in moving forward.
Treasurer - Kathy Earby
Kathy and her late husband Max, joined ASC in 1988 and HBNC in 2008 having served on both committees as secretary and treasurer. Prior to Max’s death (in 2017) Kathy was also on the executive in the roles of both secretary and treasurer and was voted in again as treasurer at the 2020/2021 AGM. She has remained an active member of HBNC travelling down from Auckland for weekends to assist with working bees and previous rally organisation.
She enjoys working with other members of the executive, travelling to the various clubs and maintaining friendships with members from various clubs she and Max have met over the years.
Kathy currently lives in Orewa, spending time on the beach with her dog and enjoying the lifestyle beach living provides.
South Island Vice President - Andrew Beasley
Hello, My name is Andrew, I am married to Jenny and we have been a part of the Nelson Sun Club for about 15 years. I have been on the committee for about 7 years and held the position of vice president for about 6 years. In recent years the NZNF have been of great help to our club, which has helped to ensure the continued enjoyment and longevity of our club. With this in mind I feel honored to serve on the NZNF. If there is anything I can do to help you please get in touch.
North Island Vice President - Paul
Database Secretary - Andy
My wife, Claire and I have been members at Wellington since 2018 and I have been the club treasurer for since 2020. Being Treasurer for WNC does not mean I am an accountant as many assume but prior to retiring last year I was self-employed for the previous 20 years running my own consulting and contracting business in central Wellington and consequently had some experience with Xero.
I took on the role of NZNF database secretary in 2024 with the objective to move us away from the old cumbersome paper-based cards and outdated database. This has mostly been achieved but remains a work in progress for 2025.
Digital Platforms Coordinator - Dion de Wet
Dion has been active in the NZ naturist community since 2019. He has co-founded the independent website gonakednz.com alongside Alice in 2022 which promotes the naturist lifestyle. He has been working in the IT industry for 25 years and brings his set of technical skills to the NZNF.
Contact our Digital Platforms Coordinator and Webmaster - Dion
Youth and Families - Alex
A dedicated naturist, naturist parent, always keen to develop and promote naturist culture among younger generations. Have organized multiple family-oriented events (mostly at AONC, also at Rotota and KNP). Sports coordinator at AONC since 2022, NZNF Youth and Family coordinator since 2024.
Contact our Youth and Families co-ordinator - Alex
Marketing Officer - Wilma
NZNF Appointees
Digital Platforms Assistant - Murray Nash
Murray first became involved in naturism in 1975 when he and his family joined the Corio Valley Naturist Club in Australia. Since then, he has been a member of various clubs in New Zealand and Australia. His current club is the Wellington Naturist Club.
Murray has always been involved in club committees and also as a member of the New Zealand Naturist Federation Executive. Murray’s major achievement would be acting as the NZNF Internet Coordinator for approximately 15 years. Murray created the first NZNF website, www.nznaturally.org.nz in 1998. He was the NZNF Public Relations Officer when the current domain, www.gonatural.co.nz, was established in the mid-2000’s.
Murray is also an avid sportsman and enjoys competing in various sports at club level and also at the annual NZNF Festival.
Sports Coordinator - Ken Mercer
I have been a member of WNC for 33 years and a past President for 8 years running. I have also been on WNC committee for over 20 years. I am a trustee of the Percy cousins trust. I continue to be the NZNF sports coordinator. I have been past President of the NZNF for 3 years in which time I attended an international congress. My aim is to help clubs where I can and to pass this role onto someone younger after my term..
Archivist - Pam Salter
Pam is a long time naturist and lives in Auckland with her husband Dick. Pam has two children and four grandchildren.
Pam's major hobby is genealogy and has become the family archivist, collecting and preserving hundreds of letters and photos.
Pam and Dick have been members of the Naturist movement from about 1973 when they were first members of the Wellington Naturist club and later joined the Auckland Outdoor Naturist club, where they are still members.
gonatural products Merchandiser
Note that the GoNatural shop is NOT currently in operation and the NZNF Committee is reviewing the way forward.