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Luxon and Hipkins clash in live leaders debate as finance ministers meet in Queenstown

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Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins faced each other in the Herald Leaders Debate, while finance representatives gathered in Queenstown for an economic forum.

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Voters can compare the two main party leaders and hear detailed economic proposals before casting their ballots.

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Updated 14 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC
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