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# Whangārei council to seek injunction against fluoridation order
- URL: https://goodoil.news/whangarei-council-to-seek-injunction-against-fluoridation-order/
- Published: 2024-12-21T23:11:30.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-22T04:35:23.000Z
- Description: "Unreasonable risk to human health."
- Author: Centrist
- Tags: News

Summarised by [Centrist](http://centrist.nz/?ref=goodoil.news)

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.

[**Read more over at The Daily Telegraph NZ**](https://dailytelegraph.co.nz/news/whangarei-district-council-seeks-injunction-against-fluoridation-order/?ref=goodoil.news)

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