Tonight's leaders' debate between Luxon and Hipkins isn't the only big political face-off happening tonight. 

The ‘ASB Great Finance Debate’ will take place in Queenstown this evening, and the finance spokespeople from all the major parties will outline their campaign announcements.   

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny was there - and she unpacked the mood of the room.

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Tonight's leaders' debate between Luxon and Hipkins isn't the only big political face-off happening tonight.&nbsp;
The ‘ASB Great Finance Debate’ will take place in Queenstown this evening, and the finance spokespeople from all the major parties will outline their campaign announcements.&nbsp; &nbsp;
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny was there - and she unpacked the mood of the room.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the state of the 2026 finance debate

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