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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Huddle: Is New Zealand next for a teen social media ban?

from Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · host Newstalk ZB

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  The All Whites had their first World Cup match today and drew 2-all with Iran. Do we see them advancing to the knockout stages? What did we think of today's match? Erica Stanford has revealed her officials wasted more than $30 million on a biometrics data system that never actually materialised. What do we make of this? Should heads roll over this?  The UK has announced their own social media ban for under-16s. Are we going to be next? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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