# Tracking social media's role in NZ elections

An episode of [Saturday Morning](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/175135787), 23 Oct 2026, 27 min.

Audio: https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/sat/sat-20261024-0910-tracking_social_medias_role_in_nz_elections-128.mp3

Social media bans for under 16s have seen cross-party support this election. But while most parties are wary of it - social media has also become a crucial pillar in campaigning. Dr Mona Krewel from Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka has been tracking social media's role in the last three elections and joined us to discuss.

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