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New Zealand Proposes Bill to Limit Social Media for Under 16s

5/8/2025

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New Zealand's National Party MP Catherine Wedd is championing the My Social Media Age-Appropriate Users Bill, which seeks to prohibit social media access for individuals under 16. This groundbreaking legislation requires age verification from social media platforms, tackling the pressing issues of online bullying and addiction, and echoing similar protective measures in Australia.

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Story summary

New Zealand's National Party MP Catherine Wedd is championing the My Social Media Age-Appropriate Users Bill, which seeks to prohibit social media access for individuals under 16. This groundbreaking legislation requires age verification from social media platforms, tackling the pressing issues of online bullying and addiction, and echoing similar protective measures in Australia.