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A Parent Evening with Malindi MacLean: Protecting Our Children in a Digital Age
Social Media and Young Minds: A Call for Change or Protecting Our Children in a Digital Age
Wednesday, 27 August, 6 PM | Crimson Age School, 2 Sanders Avenue, Takapuna
Date: Wednesday, 27 August, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Crimson AGE School, 2 Sanders Avenue, Takapuna, Auckland
“What’s being displaced is movement, sleep, eye contact, spontaneous play, real-life risk-taking, emotional regulation and face-to-face connection.”
What are kids losing in a world ruled by social media?
Discover how social media is shaping your child’s development – and what you can do to protect their future.
We’re excited to invite parents to an upcoming Parent Evening hosted by Crimson Age School, featuring a powerful talk by Malindi MacLean, CEO of Outward Bound and co-founder of B416, a national campaign advocating for a ban on social media for under-16s in New Zealand.
Malindi will explore how excessive screen time and social media are affecting our children’s development and what we can do to respond.
Meet your speaker: Malindi MacLean
Malindi MacLean is the first woman to lead Outward Bound New Zealand in its 60-year history — a role she stepped into while seven months pregnant. A former professional cyclist turned transformative leader, Malindi brings a unique perspective to youth development and resilience.
She is also the co-founder of B416, a national advocacy group calling for a ban on social media for under-16s in New Zealand. Remarkably, Malindi has never used social media herself, a personal stance that fuels her commitment to change.
With deep insights and compelling data, Malindi speaks passionately about the impact of digital culture on young people — offering a call to action for parents, educators, and policymakers alike.
Register for the Parent Evening
Please complete the form below to reserve your free spot. Places are limited, don’t miss out!