New Zealand

Doctor speaks at Kaitaia anti-fluoride demonstration
08.09.2006
Up to 150 people marched through Kaitaia yesterday in protest at a Far North District Council decision to fluoridate the town's water supply.

March organiser and trainee herbalist Anah van Dorp (obscured in pic) said the turnout for the lunchtime march was "very satisfying" given the one-week notice.

A petition of 830 signatures was presented to councillors, and speakers such as Kaitaia Hospital physician Cornelius van Dorp (on the microphone) addressed the group. Te Hauora Te Hiku o te Ika trustee Ted Norman is holding the megaphone.
In July the council voted narrowly to launch a two-year trial of fluoridation after a telephone poll found a majority of residents in favour.
Kaikohe residents are also organising a petition against the plan.

They got 150 to turn out and protest. They are better organized than we are.