The Grinch comes from Business.govt.nz.

[Perry]

In case you missed our seasonal special
At this time of year, you may need advice
on how to tax Christmas parties.

Gawd rest you merry taxlemen
for no party did come your way

News, advice and information from across govern-
ment to save your business time and money.

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I know it's stupid, but how much tax did IRD collect on
the last MBIE Xmas stoush? Do as we say, not as we do.

Labour slams lavish MBIE Christmas party

A government department's spending on a Christmas party has been
labelled as unbelievable. The Labour Party said the Ministry of
Business, Innovation and Employment overspent on its already excessive
budget of $20,000 for the event.

The party's economic development spokesman David Clark said minister
Steven Joyce should step up and apologise to taxpayers. "They spent
2800 bucks on props and repairs. It was a pretty lavish function and I
doubt many small business people around New Zealand would understand
their taxes going on a $20,000-plus Christmas function.

[Viking]

I guess you also read the instructions from working from home as well!

productivity to hit a new low next years. And they all want to be wealthy.

Gawd rest you merry taxlemen
for no party did come your way

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I know it's stupid, but how much tax did IRD collect on
the last MBIE Xmas stoush? Do as we say, not as we do.

Labour slams lavish MBIE Christmas party