Peters says bed levies still government policy despite Luxon's tax pledge

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," saying the coalition agreement allows levies to be considered in 2027. Luxon ruled out a bed tax on 23 August 2026 as part of National's re-election pitch.