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Winston Peters Stands by Bed Tax | Auckland News
Winston Peters is doubling down on New Zealand First’s commitment to explore a bed tax for tourists in Auckland and Queenstown, insisting the coalition agreement still stands despite National’s recent opposition. He argues the deal was made with all coalition partners—including cities—and that the government hasn’t yet begun its mandated review. Mayors like Wayne Brown are furious, calling the promise broken, while Peters defends the levy as fair—tourists should help fund the infrastructure their visits rely on. This clash highlights the tension within coalition politics over funding…
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