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 Andrews
Yes… Return it to councils decision..
Mal Dowie
From what I have seen so far it is very worrying when democracy processes are not being upheld. I am someone who believes in our community and wants to ensure that the voices are heard. This is my personal response.
I believe decisions about fluoridation should be made by local councils, not the central government. This supports democracy and respects our right to choose. Under Section 11 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, everyone has the right to refuse medical treatment, and I believe that includes having a say in what goes into our water.