Queenstown desperately needs a bed tax, councillor says | Stuff.co.nz

A bed tax. It's something local leaders across the country are calling for, so tourists contribute to much-needed facilities. Two years ago, the government increased the visitor levy for international tourists arriving in New Zealand to $100, but councils say they're not benefiting. Samantha Hayes spoke to Queenstown Lakes District Councillor Jon Mitchell earlier, and began by asking if the heart of the problem is that 50,000 residents are trying to cover infrastructure for three million or so visitors to the region each year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nzstuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzstuff