Fluroride debaters have been swimming in shark infested waters and no lifelines have been thrown after Council remained deadlocked on the issue. In a five votes to five decision Kāpiti Coast District Council will remain with the status quo and continue to add fluoride to the public water supply for the central Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Raumati area of the district. Mayor Jenny Rowan declined to use her casting vote on the issue.