Episode

New mental health funding may not match the need

Podcast: The Detail
Published: Jun 14, 2026
Duration seconds: 1392
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Summary

Psychiatrists say the lack of data on the most pressing shortages, and absence of comprehensive planning, make new funding look piecemeal Any investment in mental health is welcome, say psychiatrists - but they're concerned the government's $100 million worth of solutions is unlikely to fix current problems, and may create new ones Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details