Social media ban for under-16s needs Labour support after coalition partners won't back it

The government's bill to ban social media for under-16s faces an uncertain path through Parliament. ACT and NZ First used the coalition's agree-to-disagree clause, meaning they won't support it. National now needs Labour's votes to pass the first reading — the initial hurdle a bill must clear. Labour hasn't committed, asking for details on privacy, child consultation and enforcement.