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Luxon’s No New Taxes Promise Backfires | Auckland News
Christopher Luxon’s bold “no new taxes” pledge has reshaped National’s election strategy, shutting down bed and bank taxes despite recent openness — but it’s already sparking controversy. The move directly targets Labour’s tax claims, even as Auckland’s mayor calls the bed tax exclusion a broken promise tied to a major city deal. Tourist hubs like Queenstown and Rotorua are stunned by the reversal, while sports and events sectors brace for impact. Meanwhile, Luxon dodges fuel excise talk — which many drivers will likely see as a new tax — leaving him with a looming funding gap and few options…
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