Parliament returned today for the first session of 2026, and the focus has turned to campaigning for the upcoming election.
Hipkins and Luxon made their statements, with Luxon applauding the coalition's track record and Hipkins accusing the Government of being all about slogans, not delivery.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped the debate.
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