The decline of lavish New Zealand office Christmas parties

1NewsNZ HeraldMonday 8 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Large-scale workplace Christmas celebrations in New Zealand have changed from the excessive and expensive events seen in previous decades. During the 1980s and 1990s, some firms reportedly spent more than $1 million on these festivities.

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First reported by 1News, Mon 8 Dec 2025, 11:36am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. 1News1News via RNZ

    Is it the end of the lavish Kiwi office Christmas party? (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Christmas parties: Is this the end of the lavish office Christmas party? (opens in new tab)