Election battle cries, jibes and Winston v the Greens dominate final Parliament debate

Deputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·23 Sep, 2026 06:00 AM6 mins to read‌Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the first of the debate's speeches, seen here in Question Time. Photo / Jamie EnsorPoliticians were let loose in Parliament today as the House heard its final debate ahead of the election campaign. National leader Christopher Luxon kicked off the adjournment debate, acknowledging his coalition partners for delivering a “strong” Government, “despite every prediction”. Unfortunately, only one of his coalition partners, Act leader