Watch TVNZ Multi-Party Debate live: Peters, Swarbrick, Wong, Waititi and Seymour
TVNZ hosted a multi-party debate featuring leaders from ACT, the Green Party, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori, and the Opportunity party. The event highlights the shifting political landscape ahead of New Zealand's November 7 general election.
Why it matters
The debate provides voters with insight into potential coalition partners, which will be essential for forming a government after the upcoming election.
<p>Breakfast presenter Tova O’Brien hosted the TVNZ Multi-Party Debate.</p> <p>See <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/10/11/election-live/" target="_blank">live updates of the debate here</a>.</p> <p>ACT leader David Seymour, Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi and Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong took part.</p> <p>A combination of those parties is likely to be needed for either Labour or National to form a government after the November 7…
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