I’m extremely disappointed to see Labour falsely claiming that I have "pulled out" of the Stuff Press debate scheduled for tomorrow evening.

To be clear, I have not pulled out of the debate – the debate isn’t going ahead because Chris Hipkins has Covid and rescheduling during the last week of the campaign has proven impossible.

Claims that I have pulled out are just more misinformation being spread by Labour, because they have nothing positive to say about themselves and have no positive plans for New Zealand.

Labour have no track record to run on, so again, they are resorting to desperate smears. Kiwis deserve better.

I’ve already debated Chris Hipkins twice and I look forward to debating him again in the final debate on TVNZ next Thursday night.

This morning Chris Bishop offered for Nicola Willis to debate Kelvin Davis - Deputy v Deputy - instead. Labour has not even bothered to respond to that and I think we all know why. They have a weak team, whereas National has a strong team. 

In the meantime, I’m looking forward to spending the final two weeks of the campaign meeting Kiwis, and telling them how a change to a National Government will rebuild the economy, drive down the cost of living, restore law and order, improve education and healthcare, and deliver tax relief.

Thank you,
Christopher