NZ - - Government considers fluoridation law change

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said fluoridation is the most effective way to limit tooth decay, particularly in young people.

Whakatane district council is the latest local body to adopt a no-fluoridation policy, with councillors voting six to five to scrap fluoride, despite majority support for adding it to the water from residents in three referendums during the past 20 years.

Anti-fluoridation lobby figures show only 23 of 67 councils still fluoridate their water.

Mr Dunne said he was disappointed more councils didn't fluoridate, and he had significant concerns about the way things were working at the moment.....................