Eight parties debate student issues in raucous Dunedin election forum
Political party representatives faced hundreds of Otago University students in a heated debate on housing, education, and climate policy.
Eight political parties fielded candidates at an Otago University Students' Association debate in Dunedin, with Green Party co-leader Chloë Swarbrick and Alliance leader Victor Billot among those answering questions on housing affordability, tertiary funding, and climate change. Students raised concerns about rental costs and meal affordability, with some candidates receiving applause and others facing heckling from the engaged crowd. The debate included a brief, peaceful protest and ended with audience members asking whether parties would renationalise key industries.
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