The Sunday Panel: Do we see the big debates making a difference?

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Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2026, 11:53am

The National Party of Christopher Luxon (left) trails Chris Hipkins' Labour Party on the country's main issues, according to a new survey. Photo / NZME

This week on the Sunday Panel, Resident Economist at Opes Partners Ed McKnight and host of The Front Page Chelsea Daniels joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

The election campaign has officially launched and the big Leaders Debates are due to take place - with the first one happening on Thursday October 1st. Do we see these upcoming debates changing the minds of prospective voters? Or are these just for political nerds?

Meta's new smart glasses are officially available in New Zealand. Is this a sign technology has gone too far - or has the horse bolted?

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