Is banning social media the best way to protect children online? — The Front PageChelsea DanielsThe Front Page podcast host·NZ Herald·25 Aug, 2026 05:00 AM4 mins to readTech Users Association of New Zealand CEO Craig Young is with us to break down the bill, how age checks would actually work, and what we can learn from overseas experience.The Government is pushing ahead with banning social media for under-16s.It mirrors rules that took effect in Australia last year, requiring the likes of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to bring in stronger age verification.
If they don’t, the social media giants could face fines of up to 10% of
