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Proposed New Zealand social-media ban for kids questioned by coalition member

By Saloni Sinha ( May 21, 2025, 07:10 GMT | Insight) -- A member of New Zealand’s coalition government has called for an inquiry into the feasibility of banning social media for children under 16 — a proposal put forward by the ruling National Party and endorsed by the prime minister. ACT New Zealand, a small libertarian grouping that’s part of the coalition government, cautioned against hastily adopting an Australian-style ban without a comprehensive understanding of its potential impacts.  A member of New Zealand’s coalition government has called for an inquiry into the feasibility of banning social media for children under 16 — a proposal put forward by the ruling National Party and endorsed by the prime minister....

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