Prime Minister supports Mike King's charity despite controversial alcohol comments

Friday 1 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 1 Nov 2024, 11:19am

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed his support for Gumboot Friday despite founder Mike King's claims that alcohol can be a solution for mental health issues. While the Mental Health Foundation chief executive noted some validity in King's points, he stated that King was wrong to suggest alcohol is not a risk factor for suicide.

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1. StuffFri 1 Nov 2024, 9:25am

   Mike King was trying to make a valid point about alcohol, mental health boss says (opens in new tab)

   • PM backs Mike King’s mental health charity despite alcohol comments (opens in new tab) Fri 1 Nov 2024, 10:41am
2. 1NewsFri 1 Nov 2024, 11:19am

   Luxon: 'We are very supportive of the work of Gumboot Friday' (opens in new tab)