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Barry Soper breaks down the first Minor Leaders debate

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Fri, 2 Oct 2026, 8:03pm
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The Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong announcing their party list during a press conference in Wellington, New Zealand, July 31, 2026: Herald photograph by Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Chris Luxon says he didn't watch last night's minor party leader debate, giving no response to jabs by coalition partner Winston Peters. 

At Stuff's Kingmakers' Debate last night, the New Zealand First Leader said there have been better Prime Ministers than Luxon. 

Peters also announced he'll more than double the Working for Families tax credit if re-elected, calling the current 50-dollars a fortnight "lousy". 

Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper joined Andrew DIckens to break down the debate. 

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