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Tourism industry questioning government commitment as bed tax ditched

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A tourism leader is questioning the government's commitment to the industry after National ditched plans to explore a bed tax. Two weeks ago, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he was open to looking into a bed levy. He has since ruled it out if National is re-elected, sparking shock, confusion and frustration among the tourism industry. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton reports.

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