Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 85.5% Yes
  85.5% Complete
• 13.4% No
  13.4% Complete
• 1.1% Other - I'll share below
  1.1% Complete

2146 votes

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The Shop Manager from Red Cross Shop Onehunga

Kia Ora Neighbours,

Does it bring you joy to know that the items you donated are being cared for and cherished by someone else?🥹😉

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We are always on the receiving side!🙂‍↔️
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Your donations allow us to continue the wonderful work we set out to do😌

Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience.

❤️Thank you for your ongoing support, we appreciate you❤️

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