总理卢克森(Luxon)暗示未来审查2.5%的床税以资助活动和旅游业, Prime Minister Luxon hints at future review of a 2.5% bed tax to fund events and tourism, despite ruling it out now.

总理克里斯托弗·卢克森(Christopher Luxon)在可能连任的第二任期内表示对审查床位税持开放态度,尽管他暂时排除了这一规定。 Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has signaled openness to reviewing a bed tax in a potential second term, though he ruled it out for now. 该提案得到奥克兰市长Wayne Brown的支持,旨在通过2.5%的床夜税为重大活动和目的地营销提供资金,每年可能筹集2 700万美元。 The proposal, backed by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, aims to fund major events and destination marketing through a 2.5% bed night levy, potentially raising $27 million annually. Luxon强调,必须提高新西兰主办国际活动的竞争力,注意到政府投资每花费一美元的经济回报率约为3.20美元。 Luxon emphasized the need to boost New Zealand’s competitiveness in hosting international events, noting government investments yield about $3.20 in economic return per dollar spent. 公众舆论对用户付费模式表示支持,45%的人赞成混合使用旅游费和费率。 Public opinion shows support for user-pays models, with 45% favoring a mix of tourist fees and rates. 这一想法仍在讨论之中,作为为奥克兰的经济和诸如2027年的起源国竞赛等重大事件争取长期资金的更广泛努力的一部分。 The idea remains under discussion as part of broader efforts to secure long-term funding for Auckland’s economy and major events like the 2027 State of Origin match.