9 May 2025

Youthline on proposed social media ban for under 16s

From Checkpoint, 4:12 pm on 9 May 2025

A youth support service is worried a proposed blanket ban on social media for under sixteens could stop young people accessing much needed mental heath help. National is pushing for a new law that would force social media giants to use age verification measures to keep under 16 years off their platforms. Youthline CEO, Shae Ronald spoke to Lisa Owen.