THREE KEY FACTS It is completely legal for men and women to be topless in public in New Zealand , but those going naked could face charges such as indecent exposure. In 2023, swimwear company Pour Moi analysed Google search data to reveal which nation of beachgoers is the most likely to take it all off and catch some rays - and New Zealand is, per capita, second only to Australia. There are local Kiwi beaches where nude bathing is accepted.
In Auckland, these include Little Palm Beach on Waiheke Island and Ladies Bay at St Heliers. OPINION.
