On October 18, 2007, the Waitaki District Council released the results of the fluoridation referendum held in four Wards on October 13, 2007.

Prior to the election the Council circulated information “For” and “Against” adding fluoride to public water supplies – see links below.

The following are the official results released by the Waitaki District Council:

Ahuriri Ward
NO – I Would Not Like Fluoride Added – 325 votes
YES – I Would Like Fluoride Added – 135 votes
BLANK VOTING PAPERS: 35

Corriedale Ward
NO – I Would Not Like Fluoride Added – 1216 votes
YES – I Would Like Fluoride Added – 505 votes
BLANK VOTING PAPERS: 119

Oamaru Ward
NO – I Would Not Like Fluoride Added – 4278 votes
YES – I Would Like Fluoride Added – 1894 votes
BLANK VOTING PAPERS: 278

Waihemo Ward
NO – I Would Not Like Fluoride Added – 544 votes
YES – I Would Like Fluoride Added – 366 votes
BLANK VOTING PAPERS: 108

Dated at Oamaru this 18th day of October 2007.
Joanne Firman
Electoral Officer