New Zealand Information

Which areas fluoridate?

The Ministry of Health says 61% of reticulated water supplies are fluoridated amounting to nearly 60% of the population receiving fluoridated water. Only 32 councils out of 67 are currently fluoridating.

Which areas fluoridate? The Ministry of Health says 61% of reticulated water supplies are fluoridated amounting to 52% of the population receiving fluoridated water. Only 22 councils out of 67 are currently fluoridating.

Which areas fluoridate?

The Ministry of Health says 61% of reticulated water supplies are fluoridated amounting to 52% of the population receiving fluoridated water. Only 22 councils out of 67 are currently fluoridating.

Fluoridation Discussions Held

How much do you know about fluoride?

See our quiz – As published in the Kapiti News. January 2014.

Fluoride Free NZ Quick Summary

Dental health

Dental fluorosis studies (2005 and 2008) shows increased dental fluorosis, but little or no benefit from fluoridation
Southland Study (2005)
Wellington-Canterbury study (2004)
Why I changed my mind about water fluoridation (1997) – by Dr. John Colquhoun
The Hastings experiment (1986) – analysis by Dr. John Colquhoun, former Principal Dental Officer of Auckland

Government actions to fluoridate New Zealand

History of fluoridation

Timeline of Fluoridation in New Zealand
Summary – Generational Decline in Dental Fillings 2015
“Potted history” by Bill Wilson (2004)
Fluoridation decision-making in NZ (2002) – LLB(Hons) thesis by Mark Atkin

Legalities

I’m fairly sensitive to chemicals and have always avoided diet products, as aspartame affects me noticeably. A few years ago, I decided to try fluoride-free toothpaste. Since then, my health has improved in several ways. I no longer drool at night or wake up with a sore throat. My skin is clearer, and I no longer experience sudden tooth pain.

I’ve generally lived in areas where the water was not fluoridated and relied on rain tank water from 2002 to 2013. These days, I use a water distiller and occasionally drink bottled water. While working in Thames recently, I started getting sore throats after drinking hot chocolate made with boiled tap water—something I hadn’t experienced in years.

My son, who is 100% unvaccinated and was raised on raw milk and tank water, has never had a cavity at age 22. We lived in Paeroa and Cambridge, where I was assured the water was fluoride-free.

I initially tried Red Seal toothpaste, then explored several Indian brands. I currently prefer Rozino and Xiaoks, which I order from Temu.

Pamela, Paeroa

Sore throat from fluoride – even the toothpaste