Would you please advise with a simple yes or no – if you are elected, would you support pressuring the coalition Government to bring forward, and vote for, the Member’s Bill introduced by NZ First, which seeks to repeal the Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2021 so that decision making for fluoridation can be returned to the hands of each local council?

Wayne Walker

Yes. Happy to explain

Karin Kerr

I vote yes.  Fluoride needs to go 

Manoj Kumar

Yes

Leanne Willis

Yes

Prashant Belwalkar

Yes

Emma Ryburn-Phengsavath

As an avid avoider of Fluoride in my toothpaste, I would support the Member’s Bill. Everyone should have the option to choose whether to take any medication or other substance, such as Folate in bread and Fluoride in water. 
 
YES 

Leao Tildsley

Yes

Kay Luv 

Yes

Paul Davie

Yes fluoride does not belong in drinking water.

Daymond Goulder-HorobinPaul Davie

Yes. I don’t have that much power if elected to the local board but I will do what I can, your support would be greatly appreciated

Helena Roza

Yes — if elected, I would support returning fluoridation decisions to local councils rather than central government. Health interventions that affect individuals should respect freedom of choice and informed consent. Centralised mandates remove communities’ ability to decide what is right for them.

Local councils are better placed to consult with residents and weigh evidence, costs, and community preferences. Decisions about our water supply should be made with transparency and accountability to the people most directly affected.

Geoff Upson

Almost all of my voters are on tank water so this doesnt impact us. 

However I do support what youve said that it should be up to the voters in each area what gets put in the water. 
 
So my answer is yes I support you but no I wont be spending any of my time on water (water is managed by a non elected separate entity in auckland anyway) 

Serge Roud 

I do not know about this matter.  I hope you agree that it would be imprudent to express an opinion on a subject you are not a specialist in and have no knowledge of. I can only say that I will always support common sense and science. 

Daniel Cliffords

My current understanding is that Auckland Council adds Flouride to our water to prevent tooth decay (with the exception of places like Waiuku and Huia).
 
Levels stand at 0.7 parts per million, sitting well within the lower range of international standards, and we’ve been adding flouride safely in our water since the 1960’s.
 
This is all what I understand, however in running for elected office my responsibility is to listen to communities and advice with an open mind, and to make decisions based on what is best for my constituency.
I’d be happy to set up a call at some point to learn more about your organisation, and hear out your position.
 
Until such a time, my response to your question will have to be ‘No’ – I do however appreciate you taking the time to write to me, and look forward to hearing back from you.

Martin Lundqvist

Just like the ACT party as a whole, I have no strong views either for or against fluoridation. However, I am open to researching this topic further, and I appreciate you sharing this information with me.

Stephen Holden

No

Damian Light

No

Jim Cornes

No

Julie Fairey

No I do not support, as I see it as a public health measure that should stay with central government. 

Ryan Pausina

Without fluorine we, as humans won’t have teeth or bones. Fluorine is abundant in all the rivers and streams. Fluoride is better in toothpaste than in water, but with low levels of fluorine in some areas, it may need to be topped up? I am no expert on the matter, it is up to the finest experts we have for optimum health of humans and cows, not up to me.  
What levels do you think should be in town water?

Diane Blomfield

Again, for me that’s not a yes or no answer. I aim to move conversations on from polarised positions and find some common ground in a big picture response.
 
For me the problem is that if fluoride is removed, it could not happen without a plan in place to support the nations children teeth enamel development.
I have read your list, and I have seen research to the contrary. 
My understanding toxicity is a case of too much. Too much of most things is bad for you. 
 
What is your position on iodised salt? because that is another example of a breakthrough realising that NZ had naturally low iodine in our diet. It is an essential trace element for healthy development. Without it goiter is common or negative impacts on unborn children.
 
Re Flouride.
Too many children in this country have problems with tooth decay. 
We need to address the other harms, the sugary drinks – through education, support and regulation.
It needs to be a more comprehensive discussion than a yes no to fluoride. 
 
My position is influenced by my personal experience and some research over the years.
I was born in the era when Flouride was identified as a missing ingrediant in our early childhood development and I am fortunate that my Mother and Father, added fluoride to my milk. That was also coupled with a healthy diet, not sugary or concentrated fruit drinks or sugary foods.
 
Good luck with growing the awareness and conversation, it’s a good debate, I watch with interest.