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View fullsize It was a privilege to run workshops with leading doctors at the Aotearoa New Zealand Paediatric Forum at Starship last Thursday and Friday, focussed on online harm to rangatahi, the policy landscape and the implications for their practice. We @holly_
View fullsize A recent investigation by @nzherald revealed that some NZs are paying for live-streamed child sexual abuse overseas. Through everyday video platforms, offenders can direct abuse happening to a child thousands of kilometres away. This is now considere
View fullsize AI companion technology is evolving rapidly, but the safeguards to protect children and vulnerable users are not keeping pace. These platforms simulate human relationships. They blur the line between platform and relationships by providing personali
View fullsize Protecting children online in Aotearoa needs real action, and today’s Education and Workforce Committee report is an important step forward. After hearing from hundreds of submissions and hours of evidence, it’s clear that urgent action
View fullsize Instagram is failing to protect minors. Whistleblowers, lawsuits, and research reveal that Meta knew its platform was unsafe for teens, but ignored warnings from inside and outside the company. New safety measures? Ineffective. This report makes one
View fullsize It was a pleasure to be invited to a @triplepparenting panel event at @nzparliament last night sponsored by @nzcatherinewedd and @jan.tinetti focussed on parenting today in this digital era. It’s brilliant to see @nzlabour and @nznationalparty
View fullsize πŸ’œ Safer Internet Day - Feb 10, 2026 πŸ’œ Keeping rangatahi safe online isn’t just about what families do. It requires strong, enforceable rules for the platforms shaping children’s digital lives. In Aotearoa, the absence of a dedicated
View fullsize This Christmas, before you wrap up a phone, pause for a moment. For young people, access to a smartphone isn’t just a gift - it can shape how they learn, connect, and grow. One teen shares what she gained by waiting: more time spent reading, g
View fullsize It’s hard to fathom that while you’re cooking dinner down the hall or your child is on the bus with their phone, they could fall victim to sexual harm. These shocking statistics from our report reveal the scale and urgency of digital sex
View fullsize This week we met with Minister of Internal Affairs @brookevanvelden who is responsible for digital safety, to help prevent New Zealanders from online harm in relation to child sexual exploitation, violent extremist content and unsolicited commercial

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