The Mental Health Minister says he disagrees with Mike King's comments about alcohol but supports his wider work.

The Gumboot Friday co-founder told Newstalk ZB alcohol is a solution for mental health problems, as it can help stop negative thoughts.

Labour wants the Government to stop providing funding for Gumboot Friday, an initiative that supports young people with their mental health.

Minister Matt Doocey told Mike Hosking the Government investment gives an extra 15,000 young people timely access to mental health support.

He says at the end of the day, it's about young people getting the support they need.

Doocey says King is allowed, as an advocate, to have his own views.

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