Dr Parmjeet Parmar

NZ expresses concern over Nepal-Tibet disaster; five Kiwis reported missing

New Zealand has joined other nations in expressing deep concern and condolences following the catastrophic flash flooding and landslide along the Nepal-Tibet border. Five New Zealanders are among those reported missing after the disaster. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain during her weekly interview, ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar said New Zealand officials were maintaining direct contact with authorities in Nepal regarding the situation. Dr Parmar also discussed the Government’s proposed social media restrictions for under-16s. She said ACT would support the Social Media ( Online Safety (Minimum Age and Child Safety Risk Assessment) Bill and suggested the Government should wait to see what changes Meta introduces in response to the proposed restrictions. The legislation currently seeks to require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent under-16s from holding accounts.