New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban
The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.
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"social media was exposing children to harmful content, addictive technology and pressures they are not equipped to deal with."
— Christopher Luxon , Politician
"the ban would not work."
— David Seymour , Politician
"We have been concerned with the proposed legislation and the direction and slippery slope that legislation like this will inevitably take our country."
— Winston Peters , Politician
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The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.
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