Whangārei District Council votes to add fluoride to drinking water

Monday 17 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8:03pm

In this story High Court, Whangārei District Council

The Whangārei District Council has voted almost unanimously to comply with government orders to fluoridate the city's water supply. The process is scheduled to begin on Wednesday morning, though the decision remains subject to the outcome of a High Court hearing in Wellington.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 17 Mar 2025, 5:36pm

   Whangārei District Council backtracks on staunch fluoridation resistance (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 17 Mar 2025, 7:56pm

   Whangārei District Council backtracks on fluoridation resistance (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 17 Mar 2025, 8:03pm

   Whangārei District Council bows to government directive to add fluoride to water supply (opens in new tab)