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HomeWorldNew Zealand Plans Legislation to Bar Under-16s from Social Media Platforms
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New Zealand Plans Legislation to Bar Under-16s from Social Media Platforms

Ministers encounter pushback from lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of an age restriction

24 August 2026 at 13:58 · 1 min read

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Parliament in Wellington is preparing to consider legislation restricting youth access to social media.
Parliament in Wellington is preparing to consider legislation restricting youth access to social media.Berke Citak / Unsplash

The New Zealand government is preparing to present a new bill aimed at prohibiting individuals under 16 years of age from accessing social media networks. However, the legislative plan has run into skepticism among members of parliament. Opposing lawmakers have voiced doubts regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of such an outright ban, arguing that the proposed restrictions may fail to accomplish their intended goals.

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