'The cost of further delay falls on ratepayers': Push grows for national bed charge

PremiumKatie Bradford Senior Correspondent ·NZ Herald·22 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM7 mins to read‌Pressure is ramping up on the Government to introduce a nationwide visitor accommodation levy.A powerful alliance of mayors and tourism leaders is ramping up pressure on the Government for a nationwide visitor accommodation levy, arguing the tourism boom should help pay for the infrastructure and services it relies on.

The Regional Tourism New Zealand (RTNZ) proposal would see a bed tax collected nationally