10 Oct 2023

Press leaders debate kicks off, minus the two main leaders

From Checkpoint, 5:28 pm on 10 October 2023

Following some disagreement and delay, the Press Leaders' debate will finally take place in Christchurch this evening.

The two Chrises were set to face off in the notoriously rowdy debate last week, but plans were scuppered when Labour Leader Chris Hipkins tested positive for Covid-19.

After much toing and froing, the only debate to take place in the South Island is due to kick off shortly, but with different participants.

Political reporter Katie Scotcher speaks to Lisa Owen from outside the Christchurch Town Hall.

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