Children to be met by Boobs on Bikes

Opponents of the controversial Boobs on Bikes parade have suggested Palmerston North parents keep their children home on Friday when the event hits town as school lets out.

Lobby group Family First NZ said the parade was scheduled to be at the city's central square at the same time school finished, exposing children to topless porn stars as they travelled home.

"We would advise parents to do everything they can to avoid children being exposed to this parade, and if necessary, they should keep their children at home for the day," Family First NZ national director Bob McCoskrie said.

It was disappointing the parade was even able to happen in such a public venue, he said.

The Palmerston North parade, which heralds pornographer Steve Crow's Erotica Expo, had already attracted criticism for its Anzac weekend appearance, with many saying the remembrance weekend should not be shared with erotica.

However, Mr Crow said holding the Expo over Anzac Weekend was a matter of necessity, rather than choice.

"The Palmerston North Convention Centre was not available at any other time. That was the only weekend we could get it."