The Government's new members' bill banning social media from under-16s has prompted a mixed response from experts.

Currently there's no legally enforceable age verification measures on New Zealand's online platforms.

New Zealand Initiative's Eric Crampton says it's important for parents to keep an eye on young people's use of social media - but he's not sure if a ban is the way to go.

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The Government's new members' bill banning social media from under-16s has prompted a mixed response from experts.
Currently there's no legally enforceable age verification measures on New Zealand's online platforms.
New Zealand Initiative's Eric Crampton says it's important for parents to keep an eye on young people's use of social media - but he's not sure if a ban is the way to go.
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Eric Crampton: New Zealand Initiative economist weighs in on the Government's proposed social media ban for under-16s

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of March 2026, EV and Hybrid sales are apparently on the rise - we took the temperature of the market.
Then a bunch of alcohol laws are up for review. Matt and Tyler fielded calls for and against.
And then getting banged up abroad - stories of misadventure while travelling. &nbsp;
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There's praise for Government's aims to smooth the process for venues to serve alcohol during major televised events like the Rugby World Cup.
The bill proposes a raft of changes, includes a permanent mechanism to let pubs operate outside licensed hours during major events.
Sam MacKinnon from Hospitality NZ explained how these changes will give Kiwi businesses more flexibility.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of March 2026, we started with a live media conference with Nicola Willis on the country's preparation and ability to negotiate the current global situation.
Reaction was swift and developed into a passionate conversation about the war itself.&nbsp;
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Eric Crampton: New Zealand Initiative economist weighs in on the Government's proposed social media ban for under-16s

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