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New Zealand Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
New Zealand's government is proposing a bill to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking debate among political parties. The main opposition party supports the measure, while others express concerns about its feasibility and impact.
25 Aug, 03:28 — 25 Aug, 05:00
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straits-timesMostly Factual4h ago
New Zealand’s main opposition party supports social media ban for under-16s - The Straits Times
New Zealand’s main opposition party supports social media ban for under-16s The Straits Times
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Election 2026: Coalition agreements in spotlight after Government’s social media ban stoush
Act and NZ First oppose the bill to ban social media use for under-16s.
By Adam Pearse
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New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday his party will introduce a bill in Parliament that seeks to ban children under 16 from using social media, proposing fines of up to 10% of a platform's global revenue for non-compliance, AzerNEWS reports, citing Tribune.
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First report: straits-times · 25 Aug, 03:28|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h
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