FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
12 January 2026
Sovereign Sharna
[FYI request #32674 email]
Tēnā koe
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987: REQUEST FOR
INFORMATION – TRANSFERRED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Thank you for your email requesting official information which was transferred to the Whakatāne
District Council and subsequently processed under the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA). A decision has now been made on your request pursuant to section 13
of the LGOIMA, and to provide the information requested.
As advised to you by the Ministry of Health, we confirmed that we are able to provide the following
information from questions 3, 5, 16, 17 and 18 from your original request:
3. Provide the full chemical composition, including chemical names, chemical formulae, and
concentrations of all fluoride compounds added to the public water supply.
5. Provide details of any chemical by-products, waste, or residues generated during production,
storage, transport, or dosing, including their environmental and human health impacts.
16. Provide copies of all risk assessments and monitoring reports regarding fluoride safety, dosing,
and public health.
17. Provide documentation of regulatory compliance, inspections, or audits by government or third-
party authorities.
18. Disclose any incidents, complaints, or breaches relating to fluoride chemical safety, handling, or
dosing.
I have attached the relevant reports for your information.
If you are not satisfied with my response, you are entitled to request a review by the Ombudsman.
Further information can be obtained from the following website www.ombudsman.parliament.nz.
Please note that this response may be published on our website. All personal information will be
removed.
Nāku noa, nā
Steven Perdia
CHIEF EXECUTIVE