Coalition partners warn National against pushing social media ban without consensus

Summary

ACT and NZ First leaders have warned National that proceeding with a proposed social media ban for under-16s without coalition agreement would be politically unwise and damaging to unity. National's Erica Stanford says the proposal will be brought to Cabinet soon and that discussions with Labour MPs are underway, though she has not sought their formal support. With ACT and NZ First opposed, National could rely on Labour's backing to pass the legislation, but coalition partners caution against such a move, especially with an election approaching.

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Both sources present identical content, with RNZ likely being the original and RNZ a duplicate. There is no substantive difference in framing, tone, or content. The story centers on political risk to coalition unity rather than the policy's merits or societal impact.

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'Very unwise' for National to push ahead with a social media ban - ACT Party

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'Very unwise' for National to push ahead with a social media ban - ACT Party

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Stanford: Labour has had plenty of chances to see U16 social media ban bill

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✓ National's Erica Stanford is preparing to bring a proposal to ban social media for under-16s to Cabinet 'soon'.
✓ ACT leader David Seymour calls it 'very unwise' to proceed without coalition unity.
✓ NZ First leader Winston Peters calls the move a 'seriously big mistake'.
✓ Both ACT and NZ First oppose the policy.
✓ National is briefing Labour MPs, including Reuben Davidson, on the proposal.
✓ Seymour suggests National should be the one to 'agree to disagree', not ACT.
✓ Seymour and Peters warn of political consequences, especially with an election approaching.
✓ Stanford states she has not asked Labour for agreement and will table the bill for debate.