Advice on digital technology use for tamariki and rangatahi w/ Masters researcher at the University of Auckland and paediatric physiotherapist, Julie Cullen: 8th July, 2024

Children in New Zealand have among the highest rates of screen use in the world, with Māori and low socioeconomic-background young people over-represented. 

A group of researchers have come up with advice on children’s screen use to better assist educators in Aotearoa to balance health risks of digital technologies with educational benefits.

Wire host Sofia spoke to the lead author, masters researcher at the University of Auckland and paediatric physiotherapist, Julie Cullen, about this advice, starting the interview asking her about the main risks this research identified that are of concern when it comes to digital technology use by children and young people.