Fluoridation started in Kawerau on 30 September 2024
Unfortunately the Kawerau District Council gave in to the pressure of the fines being threatened by the Dr Diana Sarfati, Director-General of Health, to start adding a neurotoxic fluoridation chemical to the drinking water of their community. They could, and should, have rejected the bullying tactic and refused to do. They could, and should, have sought an interim injunction if Dr Sarfati did in fact try to enforce the fines.
This council still could choose this option and stop fluoridation today if they had the political will.
Images above – Council meeting 10 April 2024
Due to public pressure, on 24 April 2024, the Kawerau District Council requested an extension to deadline. A petition with 762 signatures was presented to the Council. The Director-General of Health refused the extension.
Kawerau District Council correspondence regarding Mandatory Fluoridation
In the Media
Kawerau council bound by fluoride directive 4 April 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Fluoridation applies to all reticulated water supplies in the district.
Hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFA)
Between 0.7 and 1.0 mg/L as recommended by the Ministry of Health.
Fluoride levels are monitored and tested daily.
Fluoride testing is carried out by Council’s Three Waters operators.
The treated wastewater is discharged to the Rapid Infiltration Basins (RIBs).
KDC spent $5,275.00 on Hydrofluorosilicic Acid (HFA) for the year 2025.
The cost of implementing fluoridation in 2024 was $419K which was paid by the Ministry of Health.
KDC spent $58,277.63 in 2025 for implementing water fluoridation. The breakdown is provided in the table below:
Fluoride Chemicals at WTP
$5,275.00
Fluoride Chemkeys
$8,975.00
Fluoride Stds and Filters
$585.74
Design/Build Fluoridation – Final Completion
$15,852.01
Fluoride Maintenance Works
$22,949.08
Fluoride Risk Assessment
$3,960.80
Location Certificate for WTP
$680.00
KDC spent $8,975.00 in 2025 on testing fluoride levels, through Fluoride Chemkeys.