The US Government’s National Toxicology Program (NTP) is set to conduct new studies looking at fluoride’s adverse effects on the developing brain. The NTP is expected to ratify these studies within the coming months. Results could mean the end to fluoridation world-wide, and definitely should put a halt to any plans to start fluoridation in…
Read detailsAuckland Council Rejects Fluoridation for Onehunga in Landslide Auckland Councillors overwhelmingly voted to reject a proposal to add hazardous fluoride chemicals to the drinking water of Onehunga residents, voting 18 to 3 against the motion. The vote is in keeping with councils around the country not wanting to take responsibility for the fluoridation debate. Currently…
Read detailsFluoride Free New Zealand (FFNZ) rejects NZDA propaganda ahead of Thames Vote. Claims by David Crum, CEO of the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) are incorrect and designed to mislead the public ahead of the Thames referendum on water fluoridation, says FFNZ spokesperson Mary Byrne. Mr.Crum accused those opposed to fluoridation of having “outdated, poorly…
Read detailsJohn Pfahlert, Water New Zealand’s CEO, has made repeated calls to roll out nationwide mandatory fluoridation, over-riding communities that have already rejected the outdated practice, or have remained happily free from fluoridation. Water New Zealand is an industry lobby group, formed from the now dissolved New Zealand Sewage and Industrial Wastes Association, so it comes as no surprise that…
Read detailsFluoride Free NZ’s new publication made the mainstream media today. See the article here. We are sure people will find this publication extremely interesting and engaging. Described by a top CEO as “exceptional”. The publication is a collection of useful articles and compelling information about water fluoridation. They may challenge some people’s beliefs, but will certainly…
Read detailsThis is the finding of a new survey carried out by Hawke’s Bay and Hutt Valley District Health Boards: 58% of people did not support fluoridation even “somewhat”. This shows that people are really clear – New Zealanders do not agree with adding an industrial by-product, classified as hazardous, to our drinking water. Many of those…
Read detailsA match box containing a blob of mercury, a potent neurotoxin to take home. An ingredient of amalgam that had been inserted into a young mouth. This was the norm and reward for a visit to the school dental nurse when I was a lad. Amalgam fillings have surreptitiously been replaced by composite materials where…
Read detailsHutt City Council has sent this info-graphic to the Ministry of Health for an explanation and asked for a briefing on the matter of fluoridation. The Ministry have been asked to provide material and also present at the fluoridation workshop that is planned for Hutt City Council. Council’s request was initiated as a…
Read detailsThe Waikato Regional Council is responsible for ensuring the environment is protected from pollutants. As a part of that responsibility WRC issues resource consents to local body councils for their waste water to ensure that protection. Within the WRC’s area, 5 councils undergo fluoridation which is the addition to the public water supply of the hazardous…
Read detailsLake Taupo’s reputation as a pristine and protected environment is being contaminated by fluoride chemicals being flushed into Lake Taupo. Hydrofluorosilcic Acid is the toxic chemical that Taupo District Council uses to fluoridate Turangi’s public water supply. According to Point 12 of the safety data sheet under Ecological Information, it states: Ecotoxicity- Avoid contaminating waterways. It is even more revealing under Point 13…
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