Winston Peters says bed tax remains an option for government
Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story National Party, Winston Peters, NZ First
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has stated that bed levies in Auckland and Queenstown remain on the table. This follows the National Party's commitment to avoid introducing any new taxes if re-elected. Peters noted that other parties may choose to renege on previous deals regarding the levies.
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