Ruapehu mayor concerned after government rules out bed tax
Wednesday 26 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story National Party, Weston Kirton
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the National Party's decision to reject a bed tax leaves tourism-heavy districts without a fair way to fund infrastructure. He argues that local ratepayers are currently bearing the costs created by visitors.
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