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New Zealand age-verification & online ID laws

Pending Under-16 social-media bill (draft)

Following Australia's lead, New Zealand has drafted legislation to bar under-16s from social-media platforms.

Laws & bills on record

Social media

Pending
Bill / statute
Under-16 social-media bill (draft)
Status
Bill pending, no law yet

Following Australia's lead, New Zealand has drafted legislation to bar under-16s from social-media platforms. The bill has not yet passed and remains under discussion.

Timeline
  • Jan 1, 2026Pending

Source: tuta.com

Frequently asked questions

Does New Zealand require age checks or ID to use social media?

Not yet -- a bill is pending. Under-16 social-media bill (draft) is pending. Following Australia's lead, New Zealand has drafted legislation to bar under-16s from social-media platforms.

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