Youths on Proposed Social Media Ban: Cautious Approval, but Questions Around Enforcement

Youths on proposed social media ban: Cautious approval, but questions around enforcement

Children’s Commissioner Jane Searle says more evidence into the effectiveness of a complete ban is needed before implementing one in Aotearoa.

‘We will support that bill’: Labour backs social media ban

‘We will support that bill’: Labour backs social media ban

New Zealand opposition backs social media ban for under-16s

New Zealand Labour supports a social media ban for under-16s, aiming to enforce age verification and protect children online before the upcoming election. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Labour to back social media ban, National says Stuff poll must’ve swayed them

Education Minister Erica Stanford says the Stuff opinion needle must've swayed Labour’s caucus.

Labour Clears Way For Social Media Bill To Go To Select Committee

“Labour is prepared to do the work to improve this legislation. The sooner we get this process underway the better,” said Labour Leader Chris Hipkins.

Labour Backs Social Media Bill Despite Governments Time Constraints

Quick Summary: Labour Backs Social Media Bill Despite Governments Time Constraints Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Facebook must verify users are over 16 — non-compliance could lead to penalties up to 10% of global revenue. One in three children aged 13-17 spend at least five hours daily on social media — the government uses this to justify the bill. Labour backed National’s social media ban for a first reading — the government claims there’s …