Election 2023: Live updates from the first leaders’ debate

19 Sep 2023

Politics

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The first leaders’ debate of Election 2023 kicks off at 7pm on TVNZ1. Follow along with our live updates as Chrises Hipkins and Luxon go head to head.

As the campaign lurches into blur mode, tomorrow we’re trying something new, strange and probably dangerous: an epic livestreamed Megapod – a full 12 hours of Gone By Lunchtime from 9am. Toby Manhire will be joined by Ben Thomas and Annabelle Lee-Mather, as well as a parade of high-profile candidates and commentators, to debate, discuss and tip into delirious mode ahead of the 2023 election. Join us at thespinoff.co.nz this Wednesday September 20 from 9am to 9pm.

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Alice Neville

Alice Neville

Alice Neville is The Spinoff's deputy editor. Her interests include politics, food and data-driven deep dives of all kinds.

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