Mayors Left Disappointed by National Ruling Out Bed Tax

Chris Hipkins Rules In Bed Tax

Labour cannot keep its story straight on tax. It has $18 billion in spending promises, meaning that it will have to implement several new taxes to fund its bill.

'To me, it's panic': Queenstown mayor seeks urgent Govt meeting after bed tax U-turn

Queenstown’s mayor is calling for an “urgent” meeting with the Government after it blindsided the council with its decision to back away from a bed night levy.

Mayors left disappointed by National ruling out bed tax

Auckland Council's economic agency Tātaki Auckland Unlimited questioned National's commitment to the tourism industry after being "dumbfounded" by National's announcement on Sunday ruling out a bed tax.

Queenstown mayor says National's bed tax u-turn 'policy made in panic'

John Glover says National has abandoned a chance to make international visitors contribute, while Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the move undermines a Govt deal.