Student-led survey reveals Bay of Plenty teens’ concerns over under-16 social media ban

Multimedia journalist ·Bay of Plenty Times·15 Sep, 2026 06:01 PM5 mins to read‌Ōtūmoetai College student Liam Howard (inset), 15, led a survey on the proposed social media ban. Photo / 123rfA student-led survey of nearly 600 students has found most oppose the Government’s proposed social media ban for under-16s.Respondents argued that platforms play an important role in communication, connection and support. The survey, conducted by 15-year-old Ōtūmoetai College student Liam Howard, attracted 596 responses from students across New Zealand,