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  •   Home > News > Politics

    Whangarei District Council has bowed to government pressure - to fluoridate the water

    Whangarei District Council has bowed to government pressure - to fluoridate the water


    But - it's also agreed to STOP the process immediately - if a legal challenge goes their way tomorrow.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     02 Feb: The Education Minister says new nationwide school reporting will give teachers and parents clearer data on how students are performing
     02 Feb: The Government's keeping a closer eye on kids' achievement across primary and intermediate school
     02 Feb: There'll be a wait until we learn the outcome of today's court case between expelled Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her former party
     02 Feb: Introducing financial literacy to schools is expected to bring more gains than challenges
     01 Feb: Calls for the Government to fund different medication for those with Lou Gherig's disease
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    Entertainment:
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    Environment:
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    Entertainment:
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    Rugby:
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