Matt Doocey

Matt Doocey

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Matt Doocey is a New Zealand politician and the Minister of Mental Health, known for his focus on mental health innovation and community-based initiatives. He has been in the news for his role in implementing the Mental Health Innovation Fund, which aims to allocate funds to grassroots organizations but has faced criticism for its criteria and perceived prioritization of larger providers over smaller community groups.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
13,152
Power
573$
Sentiment
6.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 3 6.67 0.25% +10% 4,822,233 13,152 $210,000 573$
Totals 3 4,822,233 13,152 $210,000 573$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said the Government had invested in a range of youth mental health initiatives and was focused on reducing wait times and growing the workforce. 6

Kyle Macdonald David Menkes Prabani Wood Carla King
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: High antidepressant script numbers highlight crisis in youth mental health

New Zealand New Zealand: Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey emphasized the need to see the end of the postcode lottery in mental health services. 7

Lisa Gestro Kristy Maguire
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Maternal mental healthcare: A third of mothers who need support are going without it

New Zealand New Zealand: Local MP Matt Doocey supports the petition opposing the land rezoning proposal. 7

Randall Matt James Dan Gordon Mike Thorpe
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Pegasus golf course row deepens as Wolfbrook faces resident backlash

New Zealand New Zealand: Matt Doocey moderated a Q+A session and referred to the gathering as the 'Erica Stanford fan club' meeting. 6

Christopher Luxon Chris Bishop Erica Stanford Willis Winston Peters Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Election 2026: National targets Labour at conference, as Christopher Luxon heaps praise on Chris Bishop, Erica Stanford ‘fan club’ emerges

New Zealand New Zealand: Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey told the crowd he opposed both the project and the proposed use of the Fast Track Act. 5

Gordon Matt James Tania Wati Melody Mccombe Mike Johnson Laurie Bourke Bob Robertson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Pegasus township hopes to buy back golf course from developer Wolfbrook

New Zealand New Zealand: Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, told NZME that Health New Zealand had assured him changes had been made since the deaths of the six teens. 8

Tania Tetitaha Hamuera Ellis Erihe James Patira Murray Summer Metcalfe Martin Loeffen Romagnoli Ataria Heta Maaia Marshall Alex Pimm Carmen Heta Paula Mills Shannon Pitman
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Northland youth suicide cluster: Minister for Mental Health pressures Health NZ on fixes

New Zealand New Zealand: Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, told NZME that Health New Zealand had assured him changes had been made since the deaths of the six teens. 8

Tania Tetitaha Hamuera Ellis Erihe James Patira Murray Summer Metcalfe Martin Loeffen Romagnoli Ataria Heta Maaia Marshall Alex Pimm Carmen Heta Paula Mills Shannon Pitman
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Northland youth suicide cluster: Minister for Mental Health pressures Health NZ on fixes

New Zealand New Zealand: Matt Doocey is referenced in relation to mental health. 5

Matthew Hooton Christopher Luxon Dame Jacinda Ardern Sir Bill English Chris Hipkins Nicola Willis Chris Bishop Shane Reti Simon Watts Shane Jones David Seymour Simeon Brown Erica Stanford Louise Upston Goldsmith Chris Penk James Meager
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Reshuffle needed at highest levels of Government – Matthew Hooton

New Zealand New Zealand: Matt Doocey is a justice sector minister participating in meetings regarding public disorder. 5

Christopher Luxon Paul Goldsmith Judith Collins Mark Mitchell Nicole Mckee Casey Costello Karen Chhour Chris Bishop Tama Potaka Louise Upston Kieran Mcanulty Wayne Brown Viv Beck Derek Cheng Sir Keir Starmer Sir John Key Sir Bill English
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: ‘Move-on’ orders for homeless come as public disorder hits 10-year low

New Zealand New Zealand: Doocey is involved as the Mental Health Minister in the Government’s plan to tackle organised crime. 7

Casey Costello Nicole Mckee Goldsmith David Fisher
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government unveils major meth action plan to tackle organised crime