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Ben McKay

Luxon claims underdog status for NZ leaders' debate

NZ Opposition Leader Chris Luxon has downplayed the importance of leaders' debates. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)

Opposition Leader Chris Luxon is engaged in a farcical attempt to lower expectations in the first leaders' debate of the New Zealand election campaign.

The 90-minute debate, broadcast by TVNZ, is the first of four debates Mr Luxon will have with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins in the run-up to the October 14 election.

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