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Hipkins attacks Luxon in final TVNZ debateBefore election day, the Labour and National leaders clashed over India trade, benefits and possible coalition arrangements.
Key FactsOct 12, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- At the outset, a poll said 43 percent trusted Hipkins more, versus 33 percent for Luxon.
- Luxon said he would secure a free-trade deal with India; Hipkins pledged a trade delegation within 100 days of taking office.
- Hipkins favored linking benefits to average wage growth; Luxon preferred inflation, improving National’s books by $2 billion over four years.
- Luxon preferred National-Act but would call NZ First as a last resort; Hipkins and Peters ruled out working together.
I don’t trust Christopher Luxon, if you look at his tax swindle for example. Not many New Zealanders will get the full benefit.— Labour leader Chris Hipkins said during the final leaders' debate.
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Key FactsTVNZ Leaders' Debate: Hipkins vs Luxon
Sep 19, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Moderator Jessica Mutch McKay is hosting the duel between Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon.
- Luxon criticizes Labour for lack of safety measures.
- Luxon supports Māori health providers.
- Hipkins calls for a ban on fizzy drinks in schools and promises to implement this if elected.
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