National Nude Gardening Day unnoticed?

Saturday, October 21 was NNGD, but there are no reports that it was observed in either the urban or rural gardens of Martinborough and the South.

Wine Release Days are marked with considerable fervour, but not deshabille _ as in “the paintings of Venus all shared the same state of deshabille.”

Toast sees some, mainly younger celebrants, get some of their kit off in the heat of the day. 

The Christmas Parade sees a jolly, plump person full adorned in appropriate gear, despite the heat.

The annual hamburger challenge Burger Wellington sees all chefs correctly attired, even in the heat of the kitchen.

Daffodil Day is prim and proper across all daffodil fields. 

As is Lavender Harvest Day.

NNGD however, “is a global phenomenon” according to the nationwide Federation of Naturalists _ not just the preserve of “hardened nudists.”

Getting out in the sun, as nature intended, is reported “to be very liberating and empowering. It promotes body positivity and a renewed appreciation of the environment” (particularly hedges) said spokeswoman Alice de Wet. “We invite everyone to try it.”

So, mark the calendar: October 21, 2024.

SWDC planning and environment group manager Russell O’Leary (no pun intended) was quoted as saying there “is no bylaw covering public nudity in South Wairarapa” _ and no designated naturist areas. Really?