Majority of New Zealanders support social media ban for under-16s
Wednesday 4 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, National Party, ACT Party, RNZ-Reid Research
A new RNZ Reid Research poll shows more than half of New Zealanders support banning social media for children under 16. While political parties remain divided on the issue, less than a third of respondents opposed the ban. The government is currently investigating options to restrict social media use for young people.