This morning, it was announced Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon had resigned effective immediately, after it was revealed he had sent pornographic images to multiple women. His initial public statement yesterday cited unresolved grief related to the recent suicide of a friend. National party leader Judith Collins says Mr Falloon's story has clearly shifted since they spoke yesterday morning.
Poor mental health has been noted at the centre of these National Party changes including when Todd Muller stepping down as party leader last week because of pressure of the role and its impact on his health.
Robert Kelly speaks with the Mental Health Foundation's chief executive Shaun Robinson.
Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King
