National looks to Labour to pass social media ban for under-16s

Act and New Zealand First have made strong statements against a proposed ban.

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Thomas CoughlanPolitical Editor·NZ Herald·9 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM2 mins to read‌Education Minister Erica Stanford says National wants to protect children from the harms of big tech. Photo / Alyse WrightNational is looking to Labour to help pass any potential social media ban for under-16-year-olds, as it becomes clearer that support from its two coalition partners is unlikely.

Education Minister Erica Stanford, who is leading work on the ban, confirmed she and officials had been meeting with Labour MPs

National looks to Labour to pass social media ban for under-16s

National looks to Labour to pass social media ban for under-16s

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