"Unreasonable risk to human health."
Summarised by Centrist
Whangārei District Council voted 8-7 to challenge the Health Ministry’s fluoridation directive, citing “unreasonable risk to human health.” Cr Gavin Benney proposed legal action if extensions are denied, stating fluoridation poses neurotoxic harm, supported by international research. Fluoride Free NZ called the move a stand against “public health malpractice.” Supporters flooded councillors with over 200 emails opposing fluoridation.
The events at Albert Park in March of 2023 look less like the high-water mark of an unstoppable cultural consensus, and more like the moment the consensus began to crack.
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When the Red Bands met the winklepickers.
The single longest period of human history – before we were even fully human.
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