An investment of more than $200 million into mental health makes it one of the big winners in this year's Budget - much to the elation of a local suicide prevention leader.
An extra $224m over four years has been invested in mental health services including $124m in new innovative approaches to tackling the issue.
Michael Naera, suicide prevention project leader at Te Runanga o Ngati Pikiao Trust said it was an "awesome Budget outcome".
"It's certainly been a long time coming but it's absolutely fantastic. Working in mental health it is great to see financial backing to support our people from unwellness to wellness.
"I am especially over the moon with the $8m to extend the Rangatahi Suicide Prevention Fund. Having that dedicated fund will only bring good for our youth.