New Zealand Will Consider Auckland Bed Tax in 2027, Luxon Says

New Zealand will consider a bed tax for largest city Auckland next year, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon tells reporters Wednesday.

• Reiterates government will not introduce new taxes in its current term which ends in November
• Says officials need to do a lot of policy work to ensure any levy fits with broader tourism policy
• “We understand it’s very easy to ask for one, but it’s important you get the detailed policy thinking straight”
• Speaking with Luxon, Tourism Minister Louise Upston says government committed to consider the levy when it agreed a City Deal with Auckland City Council and “it’s really ...