The National and Labour party leaders each rated their performance in the first leaders debate an 8/10.
The two faced off in the One News debate Tuesday night, with the tightest exchanges over co-governance and housing.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins told reporters afterwards he enjoyed the debate and says it's up to viewers to decide who won.
National leader Christopher Luxon felt the exchange was respectful and says he was not surprised by how much he and Mr Hipkins agreed on.
Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann.
