Stuff Group launches Aotearoa Decides election coverage

Thursday 20 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 20 Aug, 10:30am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, Chris Hipkins, Stuff Group, Three News

Stuff Group has announced its Aotearoa Decides election coverage, featuring voter events and live-audience debates. Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins are scheduled to participate in a leaders' debate on 20 October, shortly before voting begins for the 2026 election.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 20 Aug, 9:15am

   Two Leaders’ debates; interactive multichannel election night special - Stuff Group launches ‘Aotearoa Decides’ (opens in new tab)

2. The PostThu 20 Aug, 10:30am

   Luxon-Hipkins showdown set for October 20 in Post and Stuff Leaders’ Debate (opens in new tab)