Peters contradicts Luxon: bed levies still government policy

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says bed levies for Auckland and Queenstown remain government policy, contradicting the Prime Minister's "no new taxes" pledge. Peters told RNZ "a deal is a deal" and that the signed agreement provides for levies to be considered in 2027. Luxon ruled out a bed tax on 23 August 2026 as part of National's re-election pitch.