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New Zealand to introduce billfor under-16s social media ban

The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.

BBC News24 Aug 2026, 12:17 pmUpdated 15h ago1 min readAsiaAsia

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New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban

The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.

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Source: BBC News. Published 24 Aug 2026, 12:17 pm.

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