National pledges no new taxes and abandons bank and bed tax plans

Sunday 23 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 23 Aug, 3:06pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Nicola Willis

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a new election pledge promising no new taxes if National is re-elected on 7 November. This move involves abandoning previous considerations regarding a bank tax and an accommodation levy.

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1. 1NewsSun 23 Aug, 1:55pm

   Live stream: Luxon, Willis speak after 'no new taxes' pledge (opens in new tab)

   • Live stream: Luxon, Willis unveil National's latest election pledge (opens in new tab) Sun 23 Aug, 1:55pm
   • Luxon vows 'no new taxes', dumping ideas for bank and bed tax (opens in new tab) Sun 23 Aug, 2:25pm
2. NZ HeraldSun 23 Aug, 2:10pm

   National abandons plans for bed tax, bank tax amid ‘no new taxes’ pledge (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSun 23 Aug, 3:06pm

   National says no new taxes at PM’s campaign launch (opens in new tab)