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New Zealand National Party drops bed and bank tax proposals

National PartyChristopher Luxon2026-08-23New Zealand

On 23 August 2026, New Zealand's National Party abandoned plans for bed and bank taxes amid a 'no new taxes' pledge, reversing course from statements made two weeks earlier by leader Christopher Luxon about possible new taxes. The reversal reflects political pressure on taxation policy.

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