Bill banning under-16s from social media put on hold, Stanford looks at wider law change

Bill banning under-16s from social media put on hold, Erica Stanford confirmsRussell PalmerRNZ·15 May, 2026 12:21 AM2 mins to readThe Government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is now on hold. Photo / 123rfThe Government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is now on hold. Photo / 123rfBy Russell Palmer of RNZThe Government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is now on hold.Parliament debated the matter this week after a select committee inquiry into the harms the online platforms cause.

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