National rules out new bed tax despite previous cooperation deal
Sunday 23 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, National Party, Auckland Council, Wayne Brown
The National Party has announced it will not introduce new taxes, including an accommodation levy, if re-elected. This decision has caused disappointment for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and the Queenstown Lakes District mayor, as the proposal was previously part of a cooperation deal with Auckland Council.
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