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Date: 2012

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020264

Description: The voter is thankful that the elections are over, David Shearer the new Labour leader is grateful that he has time now to build up the Labour Party and Prime Minister John Key can proceed with his plans. He holds a banner that reads 'Assets 4 sale'. Context: Refers to the government's controversial intention to sell off some or parts of some state assets to raise revenue. Prime Minister John Key believes the Government could free up as much as $10 billion from the partial sale of key assets including state owned power companies and a stake in Air New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Digital cartoons published in The Press, Sunday Star Times, Dominion Post, and other publications

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper); Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-

Reference: DCDL-0020191

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key standing on an angry sea monster that represents New Zealand. He is banging 'For sale' signs into the monster's body. Context: There were protests on this issue at the 2012 Waitangi Day celebrations. Maori political leaders are urging iwi to object strongly to suggestions the Government will not include protection of Treaty of Waitangi rights in planned legislation on partial state asset sales. The Government will begin a series of hui about the law changes needed to sell partial stakes in four energy companies. It says it wants to know Maori views before final decisions are made. State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall confirmed the clause might not apply to the companies under the mixed ownership model. (NZ Herald January 31 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022025

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key as a glove puppet on the hand of someone who represents 'Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs & his other choreographers'. The puppet holds a sign that reads 'Mum's and dad's assets 4 sale'. Context: refers to the very controversial partial sales of several state assets that John Key is intent on achieving. The cartoon suggests that his ideas have been 'choreographed' by the huge internationals mentioned, some of which he once worked for. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021663

Description: Prime Minister John Key makes idle conversation to the woman at the airport customs counter by commenting on how much he and the queen have in common. Context: refers to representing New Zealand at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, during which he had a private audience with the queen. Refers to the intention of the Government on ramming through its Mixed Ownership Model Bill to effect the partial privatisation of our remaining state owned electricity assets and Air New Zealand. They know that these sales are unpopular amongst Kiwis (to the tune of nearly 60 percent in some polls) but the Nats are determined to proceed with them come what may. (Voxy - Chris Ford 17 June 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022232

Description: Shows a reporter interviewing Prime Minister John Key and leader of New Zealand First, Peter Dunne, about asset sales. Context: Context: Peter Dunne was not present when the legislation to allow partial asset sales was voted on - he sent a proxy vote, thereby giving the government the numbers to pass the legislation. Peter Dunne was targeted by those opposed to the legislation because he held the vote needed by the government. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020161

Description: The cartoon sees Prime Minister John Key as a string puppet which represents 'Qld International' and 'Money mates'. He is being manipulated to say 'Strategic assets!!! Stop me & buy some!!' Context: The cartoon suggests links between John Key and some of the most powerful global bankers including Goldman Sachs. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022026

Description: Shows ACT leader John Banks encased in protective clothing and surrounded by guards. A by-stender comments that Prime Minister Key has ordered that John Banks be protected until the Asset Sales bill has been passed. Context: John Key needed John Banks' vote to get the legislation for asset sales through parliament but John Banks had made himself highly unpopular because of his lying over the Kim Dotcom 'anonymous' donation and subsequent lying about his association with Kim Dotcom. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Smith, Hayden James, 1976-:[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022022

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key demonstrating an 'SOE heater'. Context: refers to the government's intention to sell partial shares in several state assets, in particular energy enterprises. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).