Luxon defends prioritising rates cap over social media ban
Wednesday 26 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Erica Stanford, Louise Upston
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the decision to prioritise a rates cap over a social media ban for those under 16. While Labour has offered support for the ban and urged an earlier debate, the Government maintains there is insufficient time before the election.
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