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Hubbard, James, 1949- :"Behold! Our grand plan to combat child poverty, cut hospital wa...
Date: 2014
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0029730
Description: Cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key standing next to a large easel pad showing a mock-up of a new flag for New Zealand with a silver fern against a black background and the text, '$26 million flag referendum'. Key points to the board and says, "Behold! Our grand plan to combat child poverty, cut hospital waiting lists, lift wages, fix housing woes, protect working conditions, implement equal pay, maintain police numbers, manage conservation..." Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'Your refusal to raise the minimum wage has worked!!!' 13 Februa...
Date: 2013
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023993
Description: The Politician is informed that his refusal to raise the minimum wage has worked because the boat people no longer want to come here. Refers to current popular support to review the minimum wage and issues around New Zealand's acceptance of refugees and asylum seekers (commonly referred to as 'boat people'). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Cabinet ministers react to the news that Novopay will be handlin...
Date: 2013
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024055
Description: Shows a background and two figures as a parody of Edvard Munch's painting The Scream. The caption explains that they are cabinet ministers reacting to the news that Novopay will be handling the paying of their wages and perks from now on. Wider context refers to the ongoing problems with Novopay, the system used to administer school teacher salaries. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[If MPs woke up today earning the minimum wage...] 28 February 2013
Date: 2013
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024121
Description: Below caricatures of leading politicians complaining about their pay is the punchline 'It would be increased tenfold tomorrow!' Refers to the contrast between the minimal increase in the minimum wage granted by the Minimum Wage Order of 2013 under the Act and the large increase granted to politicans by the Higher Salaries Commission. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :'Shut you eyes. Boy, do I have the perfect present for you...' 20...
Date: 2012
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023760
Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key dressed as Santa Claus, holding a puppet version of himself, and telling it that he has the perfect Christmas present - a pay rise for members of Parliament. Context: Prime Minister John Key has been delivered a pay rise of nearly $8000 and backbench MPs will get an extra $2800 after being awarded a 1.9 per cent pay rise just in time for Christmas. (Stuff.co.nz, 20 Dec 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :"I want higher wages for everyone in this country! Starting with...
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0021565
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The Politician announces that he wants higher wages for everone in this country - including himself. A common bromide announced by politicians of every stripe. What is not mentioned is that, thanks to the Higher Salaries Commission, they are able to achieve that goal - for themselves. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'I've raised the minimum wage by 50 cents!' 10 February 2012
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0020181
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. In response to the government's announcement of a .50c increase to the minimum wage, CTU Secretary, Peter Conway said that while we welcome an increase, it falls well short of the $15 an hour minimum wage that has widespread public support. (Scoop Business Feb 8 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :Quick Quizz - Who earns more? An aged-care worker who lifts old p...
Date: 2012
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0021607
Description: Shows a comparison between a female resthome caregiver helping an elderly person on the toilet and a male energy company chief executive sitting at his desk smiling. Context: Prime Minister John Key says district health boards will not be given more money to raise the pay of low paid aged care workers (Stuff 28 May 2012). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'How are your efforts to help poorly paid workers going Minister...
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023285
Description: The politician tells a reporter that his efforts to help poorly paid workers has hit a snag because 'every worker thinks they're poorly paid.' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'It looks like Novapay [sic] should shorten their name...' 12 No...
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023361
Description: The politician looks at a laptop at a desk labeled 'Education'. Refers to ongoing payroll issues with the Ministry of Education's automated payroll system, Novopay, which overpaid some teachers and didn't pay others. (Stuff.co.nz, 15 Nov 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).