The government has amended a long-dormant bill to shift control of water fluoridation decisions from local authorities to the Director-General of Health. Associate […]
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UPDATED: DHBs to control water fluoridation – In the News
The Government has announced planned legislation that will move responsibility for water fluoridation from local councils to District Health Boards. […]
Continue readingWhakatane fluoride decision fuels Govt re-think
The Whakatane District Council’s Policy Committee has voted narrowly in favour removing fluoride from the District’s public water supplies. Following […]
Continue readingNew Zealanders uncertain about water fluoridation
New Zealanders aren’t getting enough information about the health effects of community water fluoridation to know whether it is a […]
Continue readingWater fluoridation and underactive thyroid – experts respond
Experts are challenging claims that water fluoridation is linked to higher than expected rates of hypothyroidism. A new study published […]
Continue readingFluoridation safe, effective – report
A comprehensive report on the safety and efficacy of community water fluoridation aims to put to rest concerns and misinformation […]
Continue readingCourt rejects fluoridation challenge – experts respond
The High Court has ruled on a high profile court case questioning the legal right of local councils to fluoridate […]
Continue readingFluoridation on the agenda: Q&A with experts
The fluoride debate is heating up again with a prominent anti-fluoridation activist touring the country and a Taranaki High Court […]
Continue readingAnti-fluoride campaigner tries to sideline Waikato chemists
In this morning’s Waikato Times Mike Mather reports on the conflict between anti-fluoridation campaigners and university academics in the lead […]
Continue readingPM’s Science Advisor wades into water fluoridation
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, has added his voice to the discussion on the topical […]
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