The Prime Minister says he's open to following Australia's lead in looking into banning social media for children. 

Law-makers across the Tasman will legislate a blanket a ban on social media for children under 16 – including the likes of TikTok, Facebook and X.

Christopher Luxon says there's merit to the plan, especially given the incidence of cyber-bullying he's heard about in New Zealand.

But Newstalk ZB senior political commentator Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan he has questions over how it’ll be implemented.

LISTEN ABOVE

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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political commentator on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon being open to social media ban

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