# Election Debate Highlights

> New Zealand's 2026 election campaign debate features key political figures.
- Title: Election Debate Highlights · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: New Zealand's 2026 election campaign debate features key political figures. New Zealand's election campaign debate on 21 October 2026 included Winston…
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- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2045741/as-it-happened-election-campaign-21-october
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-21T08:07:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new zealand, election, 2026, politics, debate, nz first, act, greens, top, news
## 21 October 2026 Debate
New Zealand's election campaign debate took place on 21 October 2026 with key political figures.
## Debate Participants
Winston Peters (NZ First), David Seymour (ACT), Marama Davidson (Greens), Qiulae Wong (TOP), and Ryan Bridge hosted the event.
## Live Coverage
RNZ's live blog tracked election campaign events leading to 7 November.
## Key takeaway

New Zealand's election campaign debate on 21 October 2026 included Winston Peters, David Seymour, Marama Davidson, Qiulae Wong, and Winston Peters.