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Former Finance Minister predicts fuel, bed tax after National's Budget Responsibility Rules

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Publish Date
Mon, 10 Aug 2026, 7:42am
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National's under pressure to come clean on what new taxes it could be considering.

The party's unveiled its budget responsibility rules, promising to deliver a surplus and rein in spending.

But finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis has only ruled out higher taxes on working people, leaving the door open to other tax increases.

Former Finance Minister Steve Joyce told Mike Hosking that bed and fuel taxes are the most likely options.

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