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Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-651-001/023

Description: 23 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Europeans clean-up after the Americans' bloody their hands with oil deals Rural NZ angry following power price increases. Michael Cullen and Winston Peters play the sweet tune of "superannuation" leading the public to their demise. Swiss Government permit their army to carry guns when peacekeeping for the first time. Room for only one dairy industry trader in NZ's global outreach. A choice must be made between the NZ Dairy Group and Kiwi William Hague loses the British election to Tony Blair. Michael Cullen reassures the public the political parties can reach a concensus over superannuation. Public confidence is low over Air NZ's ability to make good management decisions following their purchase of Ansett. Winston Peters climbs back into the picture of superannuation ready to kick it around as a political football. The Labour Party woo Winston Peters over their new super scheme. Air NZ's purchase of Ansett seen as the white elephant that will end up grounding the Air NZ fleet. Publicans question the significance of second hand smoke in bars compared with second hand beer. Public cynicism of Michael Cullen's proposed Superannuation scheme. Laila Harre places the issue of paid parental leave at the Prime Minister's doorstep demanding it be dealt with now. The Public Health system is reeling from ongoing restructuring and unable to deal their basic functions. Public opinion that the lowering of the drinking age leads to a lack of sober youth to fight for the country. A new ever demanding creature has been given birth by the government - venture capital. Michael Cullen hails the budget as 'prosperity in our time'. Michael Cullen disparagingly hopes that the Prime Minister is not playing fast and loose with the country's money. Airline accidents impact on New Zealanders. Local council members seek for youth to be represented on council. Could this be Jim Anderton's next big idea, the people's airforce with armed troops flying hang gliders? NZ taxpayers show their displeasure with funding the Prime Minister's settlement for defamation in the Yelash case. Restuaranteer's reactions to the proposed 50% smoke free legislation. Helen Clark tries to make the Green Party seem more palatable to Alliance leader, Jim Anderton. Quantity: 23 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

Date: 2002

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-675-001/015

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Comment on Labour's Finance Minister, Michael Cullen's proposed Superannuation Scheme. Shows an elderly Returned Serviceman being reminded by his wife via the bar man that he was coming home straight after the service, lest he forget. Comment on the Labour Governments perceived favouritism toward Maori generally but in relation to the Baby Kahu kidnapping case in particular. Shows discussion between father and son about Helen Clark's desire to build good relationships with Australia. Comment on NZ Post payouts for golden handshakes, lawyer fees and Executive salaries. Comment on increased fear and security measures New Zealanders are taking and the impact it has had on door-to-door fundraising by the Salvation Army. Comment on Maori Television Service particulary the John Davy fraud affair. National Party leader Bill English misses the 2002 Election bus. Jim Anderton sprints across a crumbling bridge (credibility). Refers to his party hopping from Alliance to the Jim Anderton Progressive Coalition. Shows Helen Clark being advised by her fairy godmother to call the election sooner rather than later to avoid her carriage (Jim Anderton) being turned into a pumpkin. Comment on the NZ Cricket team. Shows an older couple discussing the fairness of the Southern Cross increase in medical insurance premiums. Shows two men looking at the low water levels of one of the Southern lakes and discussing Jim Anderton's perceived infallibility. Shows Helen Clark training her husband, Peter Davis to box. Suggestion that he may be the mystery man who will take on National Party leader in the charity boxing match. Shows two workers looking at the new Broadcasting Charter that takes up the whole wall in the building with its list of dos and don'ts. Quantity: 15 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies

Date: 2012

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022461

Description: Shows a couple watching ACT leader and MP John Banks on the TV news. Context: refers to the police decision not to prosecute John Banks over his 'anonymous' campaign donations. John Banks received donations from Skycity and also from Mr Dotcom for his 2010 campaign for the Auckland mayoralty. He denied knowing who the donors were thus breaking the law. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024578

Description: Shows 'some more legally-questionable practices the GCSB needs to get smarter about' including 'operation of finger gun in public,' 'occupying post box without a warrant', and 'use of shoe-phone while driving'. Refers to the 1960s American comedy television program, Get Smart, which satirised spies and secret agents. Also refers to recent revelations that the Government Communications Security Bureau may have illegally spied on up to 85 people between 2003 and 2012. (New Zealand Herald, 9 April 2013) 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-0021140

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key climbing Mount Popularity but finding it difficult because of the weight of ACT leader John Banks and his 'friend' Kim Dotcom, an Internet millionaire. Context: ACT leader John Banks refused to answer questions about two $25,000 donations to his mayoral campaign from (internet millionaire Kim ) Dotcom which were made the day after the two men met in an April 2010. Mr Banks signed off on campaign finance returns recording the money as coming from anonymous sources. Mr Dotcom is a very large man. 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-0021321

Description: Shows ACT leader John Banks on a television grinning hard and failing to 'remember' anything much. Finance Minister Bill English is busy writing his 2012 budget speech and thanks John Banks for being able to 'continue offering such high interest accounts'. Context: Refers to John Banks' memory failures over Kim Dotcom's donations to his campaign funds for the Auckland mayor candidacy. Refers also to the austerity budget of 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-0021197

Description: Prime Minister John Key tells Finance Minister Bill English that he would be happier getting rid of ACT leader John Banks than banking Dotcom's income. Context: John Banks received a donation from Kim Dotcom, an internet millionaire, during his campaign for the Auckland supercity mayoralty in 2010 but declared it as anonymous in his campaign returns. He has also been caught out on several occasions being less than truthful and has become somewhat of a liability. Kim Dotcom has given many donations to political parties and other groups. 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: 2014

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0028002

Description: Shows former Cabinet Minister Maurice Williamson sitting on the floor outside his office, with the contents of his pockets spilled around him. A briefcase with his initials is being thrown out of his office as well, nearly hitting Williamson in the head. Williamson says, "To be frank, I just felt it was a good time to resign". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0028085

Description: Shows two cleaners sweeping and mopping outside the Cabinet Club. One says to the other, "I've got two other jobs as well. I'm saving up to meet my MP and ask him why I need three jobs". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0028083

Description: Shows a wealthy couple entering The Cabinet Club towards two coat-check windows - one for coats and hats, and the other for wallets. A sign reads, 'TONITE meet the PM and ministers'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018176

Description: Text at the top of the cartoon reads 'Victory speeches we are unlikely to hear..' Below stands the leader of the new Mana Party, Hone Harawira, and beside him is a kennel labelled 'Mum' with instructions that it not be opened until after November 26 (date of 2011 elections). Hone Harawira says 'Thanks to Tai Tokerau for sticking it to Pita Sharples & Co. and thanks to the kiwi tax payer for the half a million bucks that funded it all'. Context - Hone Harawira resigned from the Maori Party because of philosophical differences and he then launched the new Mana Party. He forced a by-election in his electorate, Te Tai Tokerau, in spite of being only four weeks away from the six-month cut-off period in which by-elections could not be held and thereby sparked accusations of hypocrisy for incurring a $500,000 bill for taxpayers (because of his criticism of $36 million being spent on the America's Cup yacht race instead on Christchurch. He won the by-election by a narrow margin from the Labour candidate; the Maori Party ranked a very distant third. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).