Home / New ZealandWorld record skinny dip attempt for Mt Maunganui?By Kiri Gillespie of the Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty Times·15 Oct, 2012 03:53 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditFile photo / ThinkstockFile photo / ThinkstockAn attempt at breaking a world-record for skinny dipping is touted to take place at Mount Maunganui.The idea has come from The Edge radio station after voting from listeners last week. Marketing manager Emily Hancox said the event would hopefully be held on December 1 as a bit of fun. The current world record involved 413 people taking part.Ms Hancox said she hoped there would be more if the Mount Maunganui event went ahead.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The station were still working on gaining permission from Tauranga City Council to hold the event, however a council spokeswoman said it was yet to hear from anyone regarding a large skinny dip event.Ms Hancox said it was still early days.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandPolice vow to find who helped fugitive Tom PhillipsNew ZealandUnion claims Rotorua nursery closing, council says no decisions made yetNew ZealandThree-legged cat missing for five years returnsSponsoredKiwi campaign keeps on givingAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
