Highlights of The Press Leaders Debate 2020 in Christchurch.
Stuff journalists and editors reflect on how they covered some of the biggest stories of a remarkable year and how the value of journalism has shone through, in this
. Holding the powerful to account and giving voice to those who may not otherwise be heard are key principles of journalism. The Press-Stuff Leaders Debate offered both. The head-to-head verbal battle between the leaders of the Labour and National parties on October 6 was one of the defining events of the 2020 General Election campaign. It was the only debate in the South Island and the only one to be held before a large live audience. The cheers, jeers and heckles from a packed audience of Canterbury voters tested the mettle of our two leaders, Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins and energised their performances.