Nats slam bed tax idea as it launches policy to fund council tourism spend

Home / New Zealand / PoliticsAdam PearseDeputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·8 Sep, 2026 03:28 AM5 mins to read‌Christopher Luxon gives National Party policy announcement.National is tearing strips off the bed tax proposal it explored in Government, while also using its plan to fund council tourism spending to continue attacking the possible taxes under a Labour-led coalition.

Meanwhile, the party’s coalition partners are directing their own jabs at National. Act leader David Seymour

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Nats slam bed tax idea as it launches policy to fund council tourism spend

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