Election 2026: National to campaign on ending digital screen use in early childhood education

Julia GabelPolitical Journalist·NZ Herald·19 Sep, 2026 10:00 PM2 mins to read‌Motorcyclist dead in Matamata crash. Warning some Auckland buildings bear earthquake risk. New campaign spotlights experiences of meth addiction survivors. Video / NZ HeraldThe National Party wants to end the use of digital screens in early childhood education and introduce new skill-level checks for young students before they enter primary school. If elected, the party would also tightly restrict screen and individual-device use for Years 1 to 3 before introducing age-appropriate limits