Whangārei councillors to discuss legal implications of refusing water fluoridation

RNZNZ HeraldTuesday 11 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Whangārei councillors are meeting privately to discuss the legal consequences of refusing to fluoridate the city's drinking water. The decision comes amid resistance to a government directive and calls from dental professionals for the measure.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 11 Mar 2025, 5:18am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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    Whangārei debates fluoridation amid legal and health concerns (opens in new tab)