Last night the two Chris' went head-to-head in Newshub's leaders debate, clashing over crime, health, education and the economy.
And while the winner might be up for debate, one word came out on top; the word "actually" was uttered by National's Christopher Luxon a total of 76 times.
RNZ's data journalist Farah Hancock has been busy analysing the debate; and not just what words were spoken, but who spoke the most - and you might be surprised it wasn't Chris Hipkins or Christopher Luxon.
Election 2023 Newshub debate Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon are grilled by Patrick Gower from Newshub during the Newshub decision 2020 leaders debate at Q Theatre in Auckland on Wednesday night. 27 September 2023 Photograph by Greg Bowker Photo: Greg Bowker / Newshub, Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ
