Key Takeaways
- Jacks Point, a wealthy Queenstown suburb, has been revealed as the top buyer of sex toys in Otago, per capita, over the past year.
- One in every 40 Jacks Point residents had bought a sex toy over the past year, according to sales figures from Adulttoymegastore (ATMS).
- The chairman of the local residents’ association attributes the high sales to a neighboring housing development, Hanleys Farm, which may have skewed the data.
- Otago has also topped the charts for sales of sex swings, poles, and neon lights, with 42% of all sex swings bought in New Zealand over the past year being purchased in the region.
Introduction to the Story
A recent report has revealed that Jacks Point, a wealthy suburb in Queenstown, has been named the top buyer of sex toys in Otago, per capita, over the past year. This surprising finding has sparked interest and commentary from local leaders, including the mayor and the chairman of the local residents’ association. According to end-of-year sales figures released by Adulttoymegastore (ATMS), one in every 40 Jacks Point residents had bought a sex toy over the past year, making it the highest rate of sex toy purchases in Otago.
Reaction from Local Leaders
The newly-elected Queenstown Mayor, John Glover, has weighed in on the issue, stating that "there must be some interesting parties happening down in Jacks Point." However, he also noted that he expects residents not to be bothered by the finding, as it is simply a reflection of the diversity of the community. Mayor Glover also expressed interest in the fact that such market analysis exists, stating that "somebody has to be the biggest purchaser." The population of Jacks Point is estimated at 5500, according to Statistics NZ, which may seem small, but the high rate of sex toy purchases has raised eyebrows among local leaders.
Challenging the Data
The chairman of the Jacks Point Residents and Owners Association, Mike Coburn, has challenged the data, suggesting that it may be skewed by the inclusion of the neighboring Hanleys Farm housing development. Coburn believes that the 561-hectare development, which is considered part of the Jacks Point zone, may have contributed to the high sales figures. He noted that there are probably twice as many people in Hanleys Farm as there are in Jacks Point, and the two demographics are "quite different." Coburn suggested that the original residents of Jacks Point would be surprised by the findings and may even raise their eyebrows.
Otago’s Sex Toy Sales
The report from ATMS also revealed that Otago has topped the charts for sales of sex swings, poles, and neon lights. A staggering 42% of all sex swings bought in New Zealand over the past year were purchased in Otago, although the actual number of swings involved was not provided. This finding has sparked interest and curiosity about the region’s purchasing habits. Arrowtown was also named the second-most sex toy-buying town in Otago, followed by Wānaka. The high sales figures in Otago have raised questions about the region’s attitudes towards sex and relationships.
Conclusion and Implications
The revelation that Jacks Point is the top buyer of sex toys in Otago has sparked a range of reactions, from surprise to curiosity. While some have attributed the high sales to the diversity of the community, others have challenged the data, suggesting that it may be skewed by neighboring developments. The findings also raise questions about the region’s attitudes towards sex and relationships, as well as the purchasing habits of its residents. As the conversation around sex and relationships continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the community responds to these findings and what implications they may have for the region as a whole.