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24 August 2026

Watch live: Govt pushes ahead with social media ban for under-16s

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

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Watch live: Govt pushes ahead with social media ban for under-16s

A new bill will put pressure on social media companies to comply, while also establishing an online safety regulator and setting up a penalty regime.

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