The New Zealand Prime Minister abandons plans for new taxes, including a bed tax, sparking disappointment among mayors of tourist hotspots.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking after ruling out bed tax
The New Zealand Prime Minister abandons plans for new taxes, including a bed tax, sparking disappointment among mayors of tourist hotspots.
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