The new business venture, Teasers Escort and Massage at 57 Ingestre St, is the first dedicated brothel in Whanganui in nearly four years since the closure of G2 ex Cinderella's in In the interim most sex workers either operated out of motel rooms, their own homes or offered a callout service only.
These workers continue to operate alongside the new venture. Before , indoor prostitution in New Zealand was governed by the Massage Parlours Act , which allowed brothels to operate in the guise of massage parlours.
Whanganui-born owner, who wants to be known simply as Jess, said he discovered a niche opening in the River City after returning from a four year stint as a tradesman in Christchurch following the earthquakes. We are also affiliated to the NZPC Prostitute's Collective and they have been very supportive through the entire process.
Future plans may include hosting small, intimate stag nights or hen's nights for the ladies. Safety of both staff and patrons is paramount and Jess said "discretion is our philosophy. We have an association with Stronghold Security to ensure our place is a happy environment. Whanganui Chronicle. Subscribe to Premium. Sign In Register. On the go and no time to finish that story right now? Your News is the place for you to save content to read later from any device.
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