The first leaders' debate reached more than a million viewers, 1News says

1News said the leaders' debate reached more than a million viewers (1News). It was the only head-to-head between Luxon and Hipkins.

It shows engagement ahead of the election.

The replay is online.

The figure is TVNZ's own.

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DailyDrop New Zealand edition No. 5 · Morning · FRI., OCT. 9, 2026

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