Proposed Bill in Parliament seeks to bar children under 13 from social media and gaming platforms

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   24 Aug 2026, 09:09 amannouncement

   New Zealand government announces upcoming legislation to ban social media accounts for children under 16

   New Zealand authorities officially announced plans to introduce a comprehensive parliamentary bill prohibiting minors under 16 from creating social media profiles. The proposed legislation reflects growing international regulatory scrutiny over adolescent digital consumption and online safety.

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   8 Aug 2026, 11:26 amannouncement

   Parliamentary private member's bill proposes strict age restrictions and parental consent for minors on digital platforms

   A newly introduced legislative proposal in Parliament seeks to prohibit children under the age of 13 from registering accounts on social media and online gaming services. The draft legislation also incorporates stringent regulatory measures to prevent personalized advertisements from specifically targeting underage users.

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