Fluoridation Permanently Damages Tens of Thousands of Kiwis’ Teeth

Fluoridation Permanently Damages Tens of Thousands of Kiwis’ Teeth: Gold Standard International Cochrane Review Group Confirms   A review of the efficacy of fluoridation published on Thursday by the internationally renowned Cochrane Review Group has further exposed the failings of Fluoridation. Once again, science tells us that fluoride does not work by swallowing, but instead…

Gareth Morgan wrong on Water Fluoridation

A post written by Jess Berentson-Shaw on Gareth Morgan’s blog appeared on 26 May 2015. Read it here. This is Fluoride Free NZ’s response to that post.   Jess Berentson-Shaw begins by stating that she is finding out what makes life good for all children, not just some of them. Well considering fluoridation doesn’t work,…

NZ fluoridation levels exceed new US maximum

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has today issued an announcement that ALL water supplies that are fluoridated should reduce the amount of fluoride chemicals being added to their water to a concentration of 0.7ppm regardless of where it was previously set. The previous target was a range of 0.7ppm – 1.2ppm.…

IT’S TIME TO RECONSIDER FLUORIDATION – Dr. John Hinchcliff, Auckland Councillor 2007.

IT’S TIME TO RECONSIDER FLUORIDATION Dr. John Hinchcliff’s paper that was presented to Auckland Council in 2007. Auckland City Councillor, 15th January, 2007. The practice of fluoridating our city water supply deserves to be reconsidered by our City Council whose members are elected to make decisions which benefit our community. This will be a most controversial issue, and…

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OIA Requests NZ Review

OIA 1 Dear Professor Gluckman, 1. In Health effects of water fluoridation:  A review of the scientific evidence, page 47 states that “skeletal fluorosis is the result of very high fluoride intake over long periods of time e.g  20mg per day for 20 years or more cause crippling skeletal fluorosis”. The US Institute of Medicine, …

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New Plymouth Decision Oct 2011

Fantastic news – New Plymouth district councillors vote unanimously to stop fluoridation. We are definitely out of the starting block now. Fluoride Free New Zealand here we come! New Plymouth district councillors met on Thursday to decide on the outcome of the recent Tribunal Hearing.  It is so good to report that the councillors voted…

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Christchurch

The only district to be fluoridated was Waimairi in 1965 which ended after a strong campaign (see below) in 1986. Christchurch Fluoridation Information 21 November 2022 Christchurch water fluoridation decision delayed until next year Stuff 16 August 2022 Christchurch could face multimillion-dollar bill to fluoridate water 1NEWS 15th August 2022 Water fluoridation: Christchurch council tries…

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Far North

Far North Campaign  In July 2022 the Far North District Council were given a directive from the Director-General of Health to fluoridate Kaitaia and Kerikeri by June 2024.  On the 11th April 2024 the council agreed to request an extension to the deadline from the Ministry of Health.  Northland Watch have organised a group to oppose…

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Waipukurau, Hawke’s Bay

Waipukurau Campaign How to become involved: URGENT: HELP STOP GOVT PROPOSAL FOR NATIONWIDE MANDATORY FLUORIDATION Sign up to receive Fluoride Free NZ Posts – see Subscribe via email on the right side of this page. Join the Fluoride Free NZ Facebook page Donate a minimum of $5 per month to Fluoride Free NZ Contact your local coordinator and offer…

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