Luxon vs Hipkins: Who Won, Who Dodged and Who Missed Their Moment?

A snarky debate, rehearsed answers and plenty of missed opportunities. Did either leader give New Zealanders a reason to feel confident?

Duncan Garner, Ani O’Brien and former National minister Maurice Williamson give their verdict on the TVNZ leaders’ debate between Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins.

Where did Luxon let Hipkins off the hook? Was Hipkins better at debating than answering the hard questions? And why wasn’t there more scrutiny of the coalition partners who could shape the next government?

From the cost of living and tax promises to health, education and law and order, the panel picks apart the exchanges that mattered.

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