Prime Minister rejects Auckland Mayor's request for bed tax

Wednesday 13 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 13 Aug 2025, 5:58pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Stats NZ, Wayne Brown, Simon Bridges

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has requested a bed night levy to fund city events and marketing. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has rejected the proposal, with the Government showing no interest in providing short-term economic relief for the city.

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1. RNZWed 13 Aug 2025, 4:50pm

   Mayor Wayne Brown renews call for Auckland bed tax (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostWed 13 Aug 2025, 5:58pm

   PM shoots down Auckland’s renewed calls for a bed tax (opens in new tab)