Luxon and Hipkins meet in first TVNZ leaders' debate

National leader Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins debated in TVNZ's first 2026 election leaders' debate on October 6. Jack Tame hosted the 90-minute debate on TVNZ1, TVNZ+ and 1News.co.nz from 7pm. Topics were cost of living, health, education, climate and the environment.