# Election leaders debate final clash

> Luxon and Hipkins face off in last leader debate as polls tip Parliament to knife-edge.
- Title: Election leaders debate final clash · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: Luxon and Hipkins face off in last leader debate as polls tip Parliament to knife-edge. Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins compete in final leader debate…
- Keywords: chris hipkins, christopher luxon, opportunity party, parliament, polls, leader debate, election 2026, politics, news, Election, leaders, debate
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2031337/election-2026-live-luxon-and-hipkins-face-off-in-final-leaders-debate
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-20T08:21:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chris hipkins, christopher luxon, opportunity party, parliament, polls, leader debate, election 2026, politics, news
## Final leader debate
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins faced off in the final leader's debate this evening after a busy campaign day.
## Tight polls
New polls show Parliament on knife-edge with Opportunity party narrowly making it as kingmaker.
## Live coverage
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## Key takeaway

Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins compete in final leader debate amid tight polls with Opportunity party as kingmaker.