Winston Peters criticises Whangārei water fluoridation mandate

Monday 17 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 17 Feb 2025, 2:00pm

In this story Winston Peters, NZ First, Whangārei District Council, Diana Sarfati

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has described the mandate to fluoridate Whangārei's drinking water as a disgrace. Director-General of Health Dr Diana Sarfati has ordered the Whangārei District Council to implement the measure for 80,000 people by 28 March. In response, Peters has introduced a Member's Bill to return decision-making power to local communities.

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1. RNZMon 17 Feb 2025, 11:28am

   Winston Peters says Whangārei fluoridation mandate a 'despotic Soviet-era disgrace' (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 17 Feb 2025, 12:26pm

   'Disgrace': Winston Peters slams Whangārei fluoridation mandate (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 17 Feb 2025, 1:12pm

   Winston Peters slams Whangārei fluoridation mandate as ‘disgrace’ (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldMon 17 Feb 2025, 2:00pm

   Whangārei fluoridation order sparks backlash from Winston Peters (opens in new tab)