Luxon v Hipkins: Stuff’s Leaders’ Debate set for October 20

Friday 9 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 10 Oct, 5:00am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Chris Hipkins, TVNZ, Three News

The National and Labour party leaders will go head-to-head in Stuff’s Leaders’ Debate on October 20, just 18 days before New Zealanders head to the polls.

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1. StuffFri 9 Oct, 2:39pm

   Luxon v Hipkins: Stuff’s Leaders’ Debate set for October 20 (opens in new tab)

2. NewsroomSat 10 Oct, 5:00am

   The secret … Leaders Debate (opens in new tab)