Some are picking Chris Luxon as narrowly taking the crown in last night's leaders’ debate. 

The National Party Leader went head to head with Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins in the first of three debates ahead of the election.  

Newstalk ZB Political Editor, Jason Walls, told Kate Hawkesby who he thought came out on top. 

He says Luxon was more passionate and had a better plan on law and order, whereas he believes Hipkins couldn't defend the Government's record on that issue. 

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