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Alex Beattie, Lecturer, Media and Communication, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

10 reasons why banning social media for New Zealanders under 16 is a bad idea – and will affect adults too

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Government coalition partners National and Act are at odds over proposed restrictions on social media use by New Zealanders aged 16 and under.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recently announced a National Party private member’s bill that would require social media companies to verify someone is aged 16 or older. Luxon said social media was not “always a safe place for young people”.

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