John Key, Helen Clark, Wayne Brown all support a 'bed tax' for Auckland

John Key, Helen Clark, Wayne Brown all support a 'bed tax' for Auckland
Former Prime Ministers John Key and Helen Clark, alongside Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and Simeon Brown at right. (Image: Dileepa Fonseka)
Oliver Lewis
Former Prime Ministers Helen Clark and John Key support Auckland being able to introduce a "bed tax" to fund major events and other promotional activities.Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has been a vocal proponent of the levy, which Auckland Council says is needed to cover a $7 million budget shortfall for events.According to consultation material for the most recent annual plan, a levy of 2.5-3% paid by visitors to Auckland staying in short-term accommodation would raise $27m each year to fund more destination management, marketing and ev...

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