10 reasons why banning social media for New Zealanders under 16 is a bad idea – and will affect adults too
- Written by Alex Beattie, Lecturer, Media and Communication, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
metamorworks/Getty ImagesGovernment 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....













