Election 2026: Chris Bishop and Ginny Andersen face off in Hutt South debate

Ethan ManeraWellington Reporter·NZ Herald·13 Oct, 2026 09:00 PM7 mins to read‌Katie Bradford and Heather du Plessis-Allan discuss what to expect at Wednesday night's leaders' debate, hosted by Ryan BridgeNational’s Chris Bishop has clashed with Labour’s Ginny Andersen as the race heats up for the battleground Hutt South seat. Appearing at the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce’s candidates debate on Tuesday night at the Angus Inn, the party front-benchers sparred, with Andersen accusing Bishop of making “a real mess”