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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 7:41a.m.

A petition to ban public nudity and profanity has been signed by 1000 people and presented to Parliament

A petition to ban public nudity and profanity has been signed by 1000 people and presented to Parliament

New Zealanders' right to take their clothes off and swear is under threat after over 1000 people signed a petition asking for a ban on public nudity and profanity.

Pukekohe teenager Nathan Ngatai has collected over 1000 signatures asking Parliament to make public displays of nudity and profanity illegal.

Parliament's Government Administration committee will now consider the request.

Hunua MP Paul Hutchison presented the petition to Parliament on behalf of his constituent.

Dr Hutchison says he is usually asked to present two or three petitions each year and it is part of an MP's role to present petitions without passing judgment.

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09 May 2012 02:29p.m.

Annoyed. wrote:

Seriously, what has happened to humanity. I am so sick and tired of nudity being everywhere, not everyone wants to see it and I believe it is unfair that us whom dislike it can't watch a simple movie without seeing male/female nudity! It's funny cause most nudity is females. Why do they say they want to be respected but then turn around and bare all? Just doesn't make any sence what so ever! I'm so glad there is people whom share the same views as me. I thought I was the only one!! Lol. We need to start a petition!!!!

02 Jan 2012 08:43p.m.

Nathan James Ngatai wrote:

At Ms Raquel, as the principal petitioner of this petition thank-you for your support HOWEVER, I do not condone, nor support your statement, it seems to be putting men and women down, these people clearly have a problem, but it's no reason to call them worthless and hopeless, as a Christian I believe everyone has worth as they are created in the image and likeness of God. I do not want to get into an argument with you, as we are fighting the same fight so to speak, I ask you consider your approach. In his service, and for the good of families.

21 Oct 2011 01:34p.m.

ms raquel wrote:

As for nudity; come on people there are children in this world so quit being selfish and perverted. Men will be Men aka as Mans Best Friend is, & as for You Stupid Women w/No Self-Respect. You are nothing but; a tool and allow men to use you as for what you all are...pathetic, worthless women allowing men to actually; believe that it is a mans world. This Generation is perverted because of people like you, high crime of rape, pornography, divorce & then-some all negativity, nothing good comes of it. Relationships are not worth even keeping anymore; men continually; fornicating etc. etc. You women make it hard for women as myself; to even remain in a relationship due to the nudity/sex being thrown about like shaking hands for you women, & there the men go. We all know men are weak when it comes to nudity etc. etc. You women have absolutely; no shame, no self-respect, nothing worth anything except; a piece of ..., not leaving anything to the imagination anymore and don't let me get started when it comes to our children....SHAME ON ALL YOU MEN AND WOMEN WHOM PARTAKE OF PERVERSION/NUDITY!!!!KEEP YOU CLOTHES ON SO THAT YOU MAY BE RESPECTED AND TREATED LIKE SOMEONE WORTH RESPECTING. QUIT BEING SELFISH AND @ LEAST THINK OF THE KIDS OF TODAY!!!!

06 Oct 2011 05:14a.m.

ANNOYED wrote:

How can all the nudity/half nudity in movies, magazines and on TV be stopped. Victoria Secrets ads should be banned from TV and from sending out their ads in the mail.

10 Mar 2011 08:09p.m.

Michaela wrote:

That's hilarious. People who don't want to view others' nudity or hear their profanity are selfish!? What a dark day! The majority should be penalised for the minority..lol. What a joke. Used to be there were awesome reasons to fight for the minority - apartheid, for example. If you want to be naked, then stay in your house. If you want to use filthy words, then do it on your own. Don't be selfish and subject the majority of others to that type of immoral behaviour.

05 Nov 2010 01:24p.m.

tanneke wrote:

Society is getting sicker. Keep your nudity to yourself, in your own home. Great place! I don't need to see you. My eyes are there to see,not to keep closed while I'm walking the streets.

14 Jun 2010 09:49p.m.

John wrote:

Really some people have to get a life. Live and let live. I don't care if any walks around naked or clothed. Freedom of choice and not harming anybody. I do care when somebody assaults, robs or otherwise harms others.

20 Feb 2010 02:26p.m.

Amy Ngatai wrote:

Okay hold up a minute who ever you are Otay100 yeah you. Your not getting it. It is not against Nudity on beaches. Thats private places. Nor in your homes thats private to. It's talking about being out in public like on the maint street of a city or town. Geez don't you know how to read properly and as for whats happening in other countrys who really care's. Thats them not us. My brother is only fighting for a lil bit of humanity in people. If you wanna walk around doing the full monty well anyone that is do it in the vacinity of your own eyes not other peoples. And Jacob thanks for being so kind. I undestand where your coming from i truely do. But i will stand up for him when low lifes like some of the people on here are calling him names. Thats un called for.

07 Jan 2010 10:32a.m.

Otay100 wrote:

what this guy Nathan doesnt realise is that the law covers ALL people and ALL events and places. By making it illegal to be naked as he wants in streets and for Boobs on Bikes etc, It WILL by default be in law that you cannot be nud on the beach either! Wake up people the law applies to all people equally! The right to public freedom and right of free expression is under threat here! If a person sees you in your own home naked they can prosecut you. Dont laugh it has happened already overseas. Stop this controlling draconian law in its tracks and boycott the petition!

06 Jan 2010 06:48p.m.

Someone wrote:

Amy, you are right. Some people can enjoy it, some people can't. Public nudity is a bit ... weird. Thank you, but next time, try not to be too self defensive for your bro. I see you love him very much, & I am glad. You're a good person Amy.

P.S. You can call me Jacob.