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Dave drives to work
Reprinted from: http://indymedia.org.nz/article/77588/dave-drives-work Dave Theobald has worked at Inland Revenue’s Christchurch office for the last 20 years. His work is valued, he is a highly intelligent literate man. And he has problems with mental illness, something the TV ads tell us happens to 10% of the population. He was diagnosed paranoid after self referring himself […]
Continue readingIn support of Mick, David
Please take a moment to write to your MP if you too are upset about the underlying causes leading to David Jerrold Theobold’s actions, ie Allegations of managerial incompetence in Inland Revenue / State Services Allegations of a culture of bullying in State Services, inhibiting the discussion, submission and implementation of any positive changes Inadequate […]
Continue readingElborado post-game analysis – update
Reprinted from: http://cryptome.org/0001/nz-tax-charade.htm 19 August 2009. Updated. 17 August 2009 I’m a long time Inland Revenue NZ employee of 20 years I have many frustrations with incompetent managers, absolute waste of taxpayer money, illiterate team leaders ( ‘waist bin’ in team minutes is not a typo, it’s a spelling mistake), a workplace bully, Carol Buckenham, […]
Continue readingElborado Showdown – The Shit Hits The Fan pt 2
New Zealand Employment Law is defective Reprinted from: http://offsettingbehaviour.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-zealand-employment-law-is-defective.html 19 August 2009 I’ve seen lots of anecdotal evidence that it’s difficult for firms to fire problem employees under the Kiwi Employment Relations Act. The procedures are often described as onerous. Here’s a great one. Disgruntled employee of Inland Revenue (the Kiwi IRS) drives his car […]
Continue readingONE News – The vehicle of David Jerrold Theobold
Reprinted from: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/disgruntled-employee-crashes-into-ird-building-2926890 19 August 2009 ONE News – The Vehicle of David Jerrold Theobold A disgruntled tax worker has left the Inland Revenue in no doubt about his feelings towards them after driving his car through the front door of their Christchurch building. David Jerrold Theobald, 47, appeared in Christchurch District Court on Tuesday […]
Continue readingInteresting comments on elborado story from Fishing.net.nz… as usual
Reprinted from: http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=44184&PN=1&title=david-theobald-crashes-ird My alter ego’s actions seem entirely reasonable if has to deal with people who speak like this on a daily basis: “Information has come to my attention which indicates that you may have intentionally driven a car through Inland Revenue’s Christchurch building … I am concerned that your conduct may be inconsistent with the […]
Continue readingPreviously, Mick Upbraids Apathy…
Reprinted from: http://cryptome.org/0001/nz-tax-charade.htm 17 August 2009 I’m a long time Inland Revenue NZ employee of 20 years I have many frustrations with incompetent managers, absolute waste of taxpayer money, illiterate team leaders ( ‘waist bin’ in team minutes is not a typo, it’s a spelling mistake), a workplace bully, Carol Buckenham, who has had extraordinary […]
Continue readingElborado Showdown – The Shit Hits The Fan pt 2
Show Your Support… join MICK ELBORADO IS INNOCENT now! Reprinted From: http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/2764914/IRD-drove-me-to-this IRD drove me to this By STACEY WOOD – The Dominion Post 19 August 2009 A taxman driven around the bend by continuing work woes drove his car through the building where he had worked for 25 years. David Jerrold Theobald, 47, drove […]
Continue readingElborado Showdown – The Shit Hits The Fan pt 1
Show Your Support… join MICK ELBORADO IS INNOCENT now! Reprinted From The Christchurch Press, 19 August 2009 http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch/2764971/Its-OK-officer-I-work-here/ “It’s OK Officer, I work here” By IAN STEWARD – The Christchurch Press A Christchurch tax worker fed up with his bosses has made a spectacular protest by driving his car through three plate-glass windows in the […]
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