3 mins to read Election politics runs roughshod over Auckland deal The Government had agreed to look at a bed tax next year but National has now ruled it out. The National Party appears to have put the kibosh on a bed tax for Auckland. Brent Edwards Sun, 23 Aug 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. The National Party has promised to introduce no new taxes if it leads the
next Government, ruling out any prospect of a bed tax or a bank tax. As part of its city deal with Auckland the Government had agreed to look at a bed tax in the next parliamentary term, but today Prime Minister and National Want to read more? It’s easy. Choose your subscription Already have an account? Login Smartphone Only Subscription NZ$29.95 / monthly Monthly Premium Online Subscription NZ$49.95 / monthly Smartphone Only Annual Subscription NZ$299.00 / yearly Yearly Premium Online Subscription NZ$499.00 / yearly Premium
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