In conversation with Paul Brennan, Rotorua Lakes District Councillor Robert Lee explains how, despite mounting evidence and legal battles, fluoridation has been enforced in Rotorua’s water supply, leaving the local council feeling powerless against hefty fines and government mandates. With concerns over outdated research and a single official's authority deciding public health policy, the push for an inquiry is gaining momentum. As other regions reconsider their stance, could a parliamentary petition be the turning point?

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