In the immortal words of Mrs Merton, let’s have a heated debate

$Trying to remember everything his high school debating coach told him, ODT political editor Mike Houlahan chairs a Dunedin electorate candidate\\'s debate. The aspirants (from left) are Kristine Asuncion (National), David Bainbridge-Zafar (Opportunity), Rachel Brooking (sitting MP, Labour), Francisco Hernandez (Green) and Kym McDonald-King ( NZ First). Friday 021026 Photo: Linda Robertson$

Trying to remember everything his high school debating coach told him, ODT political editor Mike Houlahan chairs a Dunedin electorate candidate's debate. The aspirants (from left) are Kristine Asuncion (National), David Bainbridge-Zafar (Opportunity), Rachel Brooking (sitting MP, Labour), Francisco Hernandez (Green) and Kym McDonald-King ( NZ First). Friday 021026 Photo: Linda Robertson