New Zealand eyes social media ban for under-16s; law possible by 2026

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed that a proposal to ban children under the age of 16 from social media is now part of the New Zealand government’s formal work programme — a move that significantly boosts the likelihood of it becoming law, Bloomberg reported.

Education Minister Erica Stanford will lead the government’s efforts to explore the proposed ban and present a range of legislative options to Cabinet, Luxon said at a press conference in Wellington on Sunday.