Tourism is booming again, but who should pay for the pressure that comes with it?

A powerful alliance of mayors and tourism leaders is pushing for a nationwide accommodation levy, or bed tax.

They argue tourists should help fund the roads, rubbish collection, public facilities and major events that keep our biggest destinations running.

Supporters say it’s a common-sense user-pays model, one that would take pressure off local ratepayers.

But critics say it’s just another tax, one that could make New Zealand more expensive and harder to compete as a travel destination.

So why is this idea back on the table now? Why has it failed to get across the line before? And if a levy does happen, who pays, who collects it, and where should the money go?

Today on The Front Page, Regional Tourism New Zealand chair Andrew Wilson is with us to discuss the growing push for an accommodation levy.

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It is our favorite time of year: the 2026 Trend Report is here! Caroline, Taryn, and Liz are joined by the Ballard Designs Product Design Team—Hillary Park, and Will Turner—to break down exactly what is coming next in the world of interiors.

The team reveals the surprising colors predicted to dominate (including “Green Glow” aka Slime and “Fresh Purple”), why “Builder Khaki” is making a nostalgic comeback, and the specific design aesthetic that bridges the gap between Gen Z and Boomers. They also discuss the move away from gray, the evolution of bouclé, and why your next gallery wall should feature “weird” personal art.

What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
00:00 Welcome to the 2026 Trend Report
01:30 How the team predicts trends (Fashion Snoops, WGSN, Veranda)
04:45 The 5 Big Color Predictions: Transformative Teal, Wax Paper, Fresh Purple, Cocoa Powder, and Green Glow
06:30 The “Slime” Green debate and the board game Hues and Cues
11:00 The resurgence of Khaki and Ralph Lauren nostalgia
14:00 Cornflower Blue: The “Happy” color that isn’t going anywhere
16:30 Metals: Why Nickel is overtaking Chrome
20:30 Paint Colors of the Year (Cloud Dancer, Warm Eucalyptus, hidden Gem)
23:00 Material Trends: Leather, colored stains, and the decline of shiny glam
26:00 Is Bouclé over? (Spoiler: It’s evolving into skirts)
28:00 The “Nancy Meyers” Aesthetic vs. Maximalism
34:00 Pattern Trends: Lattice, Ribbons, and “Weird” Checks
41:30 Fun Micro-Trends: Cabbage Ware and “Vampire Core” (Oxblood)
43:00 Celestial motifs and the “North Star” theme
54:00 “Weird Art”: Why you should frame cigarette packs and personal relics
58:00 The rise of “Grandma Crafts”

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Board Game: Hues and Cues
Trend: ⁠Nancy Meyers Aesthetic⁠
Paint Color: Pantone “Cloud Dancer”
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What are the biggest Spring 2026 craft trends?

In this video, I’m sharing the aesthetic trends I’m seeing across the crafting and handmade industry right now—from popular design styles and themes to colors and product ideas that are starting to show up everywhere!

Whether you’re planning products for craft fairs, designing digital files, or simply looking for fresh project ideas, knowing what’s trending can help spark your creativity for the season ahead!

So if you’re a handmade seller, SVG designer, Etsy shop owner, or just love crafting, these trends can help inspire your next projects for spring.

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