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Stanford's Social Media Push Faces Coalition Hurdles | Wellington News
Education Minister Erica Stanford is pushing hard to regulate social media for young people, framing it as a battle against big tech to shield kids from harmful algorithms. While she’s confident in her proposal’s intent and has already met with Labour to build cross-party support, her plan faces a major roadblock: coalition partners Act and NZ First won’t back a ban for under-16s, making Cabinet approval uncertain. Stanford remains optimistic, emphasizing unity around child protection and waiting for Cabinet’s formal vote rather than speculating on the outcome. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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