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New Zealand PM Proposes Social Media Ban for Kids

5/6/2025

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is taking a bold stand against cyberbullying by proposing a ban on social media for children under 16. His draft law mandates age verification for accounts, imposing fines for those who don't comply. With public support swelling, Luxon seeks bipartisan unity in Parliament to protect the nation's youth from harmful online content.

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is taking a bold stand against cyberbullying by proposing a ban on social media for children under 16. His draft law mandates age verification for accounts, imposing fines for those who don't comply. With public support swelling, Luxon seeks bipartisan unity in Parliament to protect the nation's youth from harmful online content.