New Zealand plans to ban social media use for children under 16, with proposed fines of up to 10% of a platform's global revenue for violations.
The bill would require social media platforms to verify users' ages
Aug 25, 2026
10:45 am
What's the storyNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to introduce a bill in Parliament, aimed at banning social media use for children under the age of 16.
The proposed legislation would impose fines of up to 10% of a platform's global revenue if they fail to comply.
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