New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16; coalition partners call it ‘slippery slope’
New Zealand plans to introduce a bill banning social media access for children under 16, requiring platforms to verify users' ages. Prime Minister Chris Luxon emphasized the need to protect children from harmful content, while coalition partner New Zealand First expressed concerns about the legislation's implications. The law could impose penalties of up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance, effective December 10, 2025.