If you are wondering where the $2 billion for mental health is going, you may be kept wondering.

Wait times for children seeking mental health treatment have increased nationwide.

In Wellington they have more than doubled to 68.7 days - while in Rotorua they have rocketed from 42 days to 76 days.

The National Party say mental health should be dealt with separately to the Ministry of Health - and if elected they pledge to introduce New Zealand's first Minister of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.

National's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention spokesperson Matt Doocey joined Kerre Woodham Mornings.

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If you are wondering where the $2 billion for mental health is going, you may be kept wondering.
Wait times for children seeking mental health treatment have increased nationwide.
In Wellington they have more than doubled to 68.7 days - while in Rotorua they have rocketed from 42 days to 76 days.
The National Party say mental health should be dealt with separately to the Ministry of Health - and if elected they pledge to introduce New Zealand's first Minister of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
National's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention spokesperson Matt Doocey joined Kerre Woodham Mornings.
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