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Social media ban: Expert questions if legislation will help

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Publish Date
Wed, 7 May 2025, 3:48pm
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Social media ban: Expert questions if legislation will help

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 7 May 2025, 3:48pm

The Government's new members' bill banning social media from under-16s has prompted a mixed response from experts.

Currently there's no legally enforceable age verification measures on New Zealand's online platforms.

New Zealand Initiative's Eric Crampton says it's important for parents to keep an eye on young people's use of social media - but he's not sure if a ban is the way to go.

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