Sparks flew at the second leaders' debate last night in Christchurch.
National's John Key and Labour's Phil Goff squared off with the economy dominating the argument.
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Mr Key repeatedly said that Labour had made $14 billion in promises that would be paid for by borrowing – $3 billion less than he was claiming the day before – and a figure rejected by Mr Goff.
"Just because you keep repeating it doesn't make it any less untrue, John," said Mr Goff.
"Well you haven't produced any numbers and we're nearly at the election day," replied Mr Key, at one point heckling Mr Goff: "Show me the money, show me the money!"
"You'll see the financial spreadsheet," said Mr Goff. "You'll see it produced for you."
"Well, tell us tonight," replied Mr Key, to loud applause, saying Labour would have to borrow "from the Chinese".
On whether the Government had done enough to stop the brain drain overseas, Mr Key said National was doing a better job than Labour.
"At least I didn't lose 300,000 like Labour did when they were in Government," said Mr Key.
Mr Goff hit back strongly: "That's 100,000 in two years John, you're not doing well."
Mr Key says he'll turn down a funding request from Canterbury University for $130 million, saying it's already funded for the year. Mr Goff says he can't give a comprehensive guarantee either but is keen to pump cash into some training schemes.
Mr Goff also ridiculed National's refusal to consider upping the minimum wage, with Mr Key saying people would lose their jobs if it was upped to $15 an hour.
Mr Goff said it was the "worst argument" he'd ever heard against a "living wage" that the cost of coffees and muffins would go up.
Christchurch resident John Williams - who was forcibly removed by police after heckling John Key - was furious he was booted out.
The two-hour debate at Christ's College was a more rambunctious affair than the TVNZ debate, with the leaders largely left to debate the issues without interruption.
The overall feeling was that Mr Key won on points, Mr Goff's inability to 'show the money' putting him at a disadvantage.
Mr Goff however had more support during the lengthy debate on the Government's handling of the Christchurch quake recovery.
He scored points when talking about how Gerry Brownlee had to backtrack over promises red zone residents wouldn't lose out under the Government's buyout package.
"If you're not going to do something for heavens' sake don't promise to," said Mr Goff.
Mr Key said the package was fair, but "not absolutely perfect".
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