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Luxon to introduce legislation banning social media for under-16s

Otago Daily TimesThe PostThe PressWaikato TimesMonday 10 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Christopher Luxon, National Party, ACT Party, Erica Stanford, Australian Government

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon intends to restrict social media use for children under 16 through a two-track approach. The government plans to introduce legislation before the next election to protect young people in the online space.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Mon 10 Nov 2025, 10:51am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 7 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Luxon 'deeply supportive' of children's social media ban (opens in new tab)

  2. The PostThe Post

    National looking to ban social media for under-16s on two tracks at once (opens in new tab)

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