由于不加化水, 新西兰的议会面临罚款, New Zealand councils face fines for not fluoridating water, sparking defiance and health debates.

如果新西兰议会没有在即将到来的截止日期前对水进行氟化处理，他们将面临罚款。 New Zealand councils face fines if they don't fluoridate their water by upcoming deadlines. 包括Whangārei区在内的5个理事会尚未遵守,它们援引了卫生关切和民主原则。 Five councils, including Whangārei District, have yet to comply, citing health concerns and democratic principles. Whangārei的市长发誓违抗氟化, 而卫生官员则威胁对每家工厂处以高达200,000美元的罚款加上每天的罚款。 Whangārei's mayor vows defiance over fluoridation, while health officials threaten fines up to $200,000 per plant plus daily penalties. 反氟化集团反对这一措施,声称存在健康风险和不同意。 Anti-fluoride groups argue against the measure, claiming health risks and lack of consent.