New Zealand election leaders debate and polling deadlock
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Chris Hipkins, Christopher Luxon
New Zealand
October 13, 2026
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins and National leader Christopher Luxon face off in a televised debate. Recent polls show a tight race between the two major parties. Parties are trading accusations over economic policies, including tax and cost-of-living issues.
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