Invective

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-; Preston, Gaylene Mary, 1947-; Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020; McLeod, Rosemary Margaret, 1949-

Reference: H-707-001/034

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. Sexual harassment in the work place; a time-line across history of the political, religious and sexual treatment of women; man gets blown-up into a balloon; running the home like a business; women are the stronger sex?; woman fights an armoured knight on a horse; Michelangelo sculpts a naked man with an exaggerated penis; Women's Liberation; persecution against homosexuals likened to that perpetrated by the Nazi regime and the medieval church; Lesbian Nation; media interviewer, Brian Edwards leads a TV programme on the Women's Movement; Muldoon drinks a glass of wine bottled to commemorate Women's Suffrage Day, Sept. 19; while the men discuss world revolution, a woman pour them tea; the double violation of rape victims by their attacker and then by the justice system; the female anatomy exposed to a room full of male doctors; church women protest against feminism challenging the family and traditional roles of women; justice for some, but not for women; the feminist backlash; pay equity; perhaps god is a man after all - three wishes; May I have my rights, please? apologetic feminism; justice not weighted equally for all; issues around sexual reproduction and the Royal Commission Report; women unite to resist the intrusion of the SIS (Special Intelligence Service); Muldoon's legacy to New Zealand women; sex roles reversed in the shearing shed; abortions; National Party tramples on New Zealand women; position of women in Iran; genital mutilation; the 1979 budget - what's in it for women; SPUC anti-abortion rally likened to a Ku Klux Klan rally with hoods and burning torches; the marriage trap; psychology and the oppression of women. Quantity: 34 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Walker, Susan, active 1990s; Fowlie, Karen, 1990s; Quillin, Viv, active 1980s-1990s; Chanwai-Earle, Lynda, 1965-; Seule, Juliet, active 1990s; Sorzano, Rigel, active 1990s; Rhonda, active 1990s; Chadwick, Rona, active 1990s; Hollander, Nicole, active 1990s; Fleming, Jacky, active 1990s; Horacek, active 1990s; Jackson, Cath, active 1990s; Vania, Rustam, active 1990s; Peterson, Nancy, active 1980-1990s; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-

Reference: H-709-001/033

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. National Women's Cervical Cancer inquiry, the value of women's experience in the work field when dealing with employers who are predominantly worried about a woman's period being heavy; questioning the relevance of Aids education information for lesbians; family discussion about orgasms; sexual harassment in the work place and the Employment Contracts Act; what are the options for a home-maker if her husband leaves her for another woman; ACC claims; men, women and housework; the stress of being too busy with activities and commitments; verbal abuse; siblings argue about being lesbian; 1993 - what women have to celebrate in Suffrage Year with Jenny Shipley and Ruth Richardson at the political helm; women can vote but thewy still remain disadvantaged in many areas; growing older; women respond to the Bobbitt Case (where a women cut off her partners penis); how lesbians can often feel inadequate when reading lesbian erotica books; being an independent, aggressive, adventurous girl doesn't win you many friends; men express themselves as women did in the 70's, but they're still slow to share their goodies with women; feminist collectives; never give up; 12 week campaign for maternity leave; seeking to silence her biological clock; pay equity; women and girls' self defence; beauty contests; the tree of life is a woman; wife slavery; a spell of warts for rich people; Women's Liberation targets your mother, sister and girl friend; Maori Women's Welfare League Conference poster, 1982; women lifting wieghts; dealing to a wolf whistler. Quantity: 33 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 1870 - 1970

Reference: Eph-E-HORSE-RACING-1870-01

Description: An arrangement of text announcing a race meeting under the patronage of the Maori King, with a panel illustrating a Maori carved panel down the left side. The text lists the stewards of the race, and the rules of the race. Stewards included chairman Te Wheoro and friends, judge Te Tahuna and friends, starter Te Harihari and friends, clerks of the course P Wanihi and Te Amaru, clerk of scales Te Kamanomano, handicapper Tom Pepa & wife, treasurer the Rev Hori Wirihani, and secretary Mrs Harihari. Rules included a ban on alcohol and drunkenness, a ban on girls riding as jockeys, a ban on interference with other jockeys during the race. The horse's name could not be changed nor previous wins suppressed. Those attending the races were forbidden to abuse or swear at the stewards and jockeys. Because of the red stamp on the verso, acknowledging the Alexander Turnbull Library, this is thought to be a reprint from the photograph held at 1/1-00855-F. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint on yellow paper, 655 x 532 mm. Provenance: Donated by Jonathan King, Wellington, in 2011 Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at PA-Group-00405.

Date: 2001

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-673-001/023

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues including: Rugby referee laying down the rules to the All Blacks and their competing team. Comment on the Christine Rankin (WINZ) case where various public servants accused her of dressing in a sexually provocative way. Shows Slobadov Milosevic being taken to the guillotine (World Court). He seems unaware of what he's done wrong. Comment on Christine Rankin's credibility in not being re-appointed as CEO of WINZ. Comment on the crisis facing the NZ Post Board and where the blame is being placed by the CEO and the rest of NZ Post. Shows Slobodan Milosevic at the World Court facing War Crimes charges. He does not accept the jurisdiction of the court. Cartoon shows his hands and fore-arms soaked and dripping with blood. Shows male public opinion on the comments by the head of the PM's Dept., Mark Prebble, over not knowing where to look when he caught sight of Christine Rankin's breasts. Show's the two sides of political alliance with Helen Clark by NZ Post Chairman of the Board, Ross Armstrong. Mark Prebble explains how public servants in the Labour administration should model themselves on the Soviet Politburo. He suggest Christine Rankin model herself on Mrs Kruschev who is shown as obese and with only her face and forearms showing. Comment on under-age drinking. Cartoon obituary to New Zealand film maker John O'Shea, 1920-2001. Comment on the deteriorating relationship between enza and fruit growers. Shows members of the public commenting on the Versace fashion exhibition at Te Papa. Shows a Tibetan in the stocks. He congratulates China, his oppressor, being the next Olympic games hosts. Shows consumer confusion over multiple power providers and name changes along with power cuts and expensive power bills leading to illness and possible premature death. Shows Tiger Woods commenting on the $500 fee golf fans are asked to pay to watch him play. Shows whales contemplating their move up the world's hit list. Comment on Michelle Boag's new prominence in the National Party with the ex-Prime Minister Jenny Shipley now in her shadow. Comment on globalisation and free trade protests. Comment on the Governments reaction to huge electricity price hikes. Comment on the poor state of the public Health System. Shows Max Bradford, Minister of Electricity, reporting his success in electricity reforms, only to be shown up by a power cut. Shows two rat scientists discussing how human experiments with genetics led to the rats becoming the dominant species and in turn exterminating humans. A human skeleton is in the foreground. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1970 - 1979

By: Halt All Racist Tours

Reference: Eph-D-RACIAL-1970s-01

Description: An arrangement of text with an inset image from a photograph of two young African boys seated or kneeling on the ground, and looking left. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint on poster 690 x 488 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1969

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-387-069

Description: Shows a man who has been dragged into the Canterbury rugby team's changing room after a game. The man is much smaller than the rugby players, and looks scared Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon, blue coloured pencil and white corrector on card, 280 x 255 mm

Date: 17 May 2008

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011

Reference: A-453-026

Description: Shows three images of events that have occurred during the week. The first image is of a man watching a television which is showing a noisy advert for a 50% off sale. He says that it is not O.K. The second is the hand of God ('Creation of Adam' by Michelangelo) reaching out to touch a tentacled alien hand. Refers to the Vatican stating that alien life is possible. The third is of Mayor John Banks on a segway next to the new logo for the Auckland City Council. Banks states that "It's slow, silly, expensive, and pure ecological tokenism - I think I've just found a perfect symbol for the Council". Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - 17 May A18 cartoon 25.15 cm x 12.67 pls correct + send to GNZHARTPIX [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and felt-tip pen on paper, 285x385 mm

Date: 10 April 2005

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011

Reference: A-453-304

Description: Shows John Tamihere unable to keep his big mouth shut at an Accident and Emergency clinic. Refers to the comments that John Tamihere made about Labour Party colleagues to Investigate magazine editor Ian Wishart. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - 11CARTOON Pls scan and send to Production Pix (Pix on hand) [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm

Date: 22 December 2009

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011

Reference: A-453-180

Description: Shows a couple watching Paul Henry on television. The woman berates the man for mocking Henry as he can't help it if he is a smug, immature, mean-spirited plonker. Refers to the controversial statements made by Breakfast news host Paul Henry about Susan Boyle. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - Tuesday cartoon 2212A12CARTOON [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 225x330 mm

Date: 1978

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-410

Description: This unfinished and uncaptioned cartoon features the speaker of the House of Representatives standing with his arms outstretched and a grim look on his face. He is fighting off a barage of word insults such as 'Verbal Thug' and 'Nasty Minister' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, 235 x 330 mm

Date: 1984 - 1990

From: Various artists :[Posters on women's issues, including equal opportunity for women in employment, sexual harassment, MMP, nuclear, environment and peace issues, collected by Danna Glendining. 1980-90s].

By: Glendining, Danna Mary, 1944-; New Zealand. State Services Commission. Equal Employment Opportunities Unit

Reference: Eph-D-WOMEN-Glendining-Employment-1980s-01

Description: Shows a stylised design of a face mouthing the words "Watch your language" in a jagged-edged speech bubble. Male and female symbols jostle below. Laminated. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Offset print, 565 x 435 mm. Provenance: Donated by Danna Glendining in 1997.

Date: 1997

By: Crimp, Daryl, 1958-; Dominion (Newspaper)

Reference: H-338-120

Description: A volunteer worker at women's refugee reads from a long scroll, paraphrasing the Christmas song. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy of black ink drawing.

Date: 1976

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-005

Description: This cartoon is set in parliament and shows MPS verbally abusing each other from their seats. In the final scene they are rolling on the floor and fighting Label on recto dated 27/10/76 Extended Title - As we see it, the standard of debating in Parliament is only held at it's present level - because members are sitting on something - and without the restraint of the parliamentary desks - parliamentary debating could descend to ground level Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon, 305 x 380 mm

Date: 1980

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-573

Description: Shows three rugby players standing on the side of a rugby field. They are yelling at the referee who is complaining to an official. In the following scene a referee is walking out onto a field with an interpreter while two officials watch on. In the last scene, two rugby officials are standing on the sidelines of a rugby match and looking with concern at the solitary supporter in the stands. Refers to concerns over players, coaches and administration abusing the referees at rugby matches. Extended Title - "They've found a loophole in your abuse ban - they're abusing me before the game!". This could get out of hand. "That's the Roumanian ref we brought over for today's international and that's his interpreter in case anyone abuses him". "It hasn't exactly improved the gate-takings since we widened the abuse ban to include spectators" Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon, 450 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1993 - 2001

By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; City Voice (Newspaper)

Reference: A-129-144

Description: It is Christmas and in the first of two frames a young man the worse for drink staggers along the road with a bottle in his hand and says 'merry Chrishmas' to a man passing by with two bags full of presents and food and drink. The man merely grunts a greeting and is surprised in the second frame to find himself the subject of a violently abusive verbal attack because he hasn't been cheerful. attached to back of cartoon is an advertisement for the 'Artery Cafe'. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Hodgson 71. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper - 210 x 295 mm Provenance: Donated in 2008 for the William Hogarth exhibition

Date: 1984 - 1990

By: New Zealand. State Services Commission. Equal Employment Opportunities Unit

Reference: Eph-D-WOMEN-1980s-01

Description: Shows a stylised design of a face mouthing the words "Watch your language" in a jagged-edged speech bubble. Male and female symbols jostle below. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Offset print, 565 x 435 mm. Provenance: Donated by Joan McCracken, Wellington, in 2007.

Date: 1936 - 1940

From: Various artists :[Original and printed political cartoons by A S Paterson, John H Gilmour ("Pax"), N H McIntyre ("M"), Loney, Charles Haines, Morrison, Jayem, Barns Graham, and others. 1935-1940s].

By: Loney (Artist), active 1930s

Reference: A-129-034

Description: Cartoon shows an idealised young National Party politician walking towards the microphone on a stage at a political meeting. The body of the hall is filled with an "organised rumpus" of shouting Labour Party supporters, led by Michael Joseph Savage who points at the speaker and calls, "The Cad". Other worried Labour Party members include Walter Nash, John A Lee and Bob Semple. Inscription indicates that the cartoon was contributed to a newspaper. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - 2 col. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 295 x 306 mm.

Date: 1975 - 1979

By: Lowe, R Jeremy, active 1950-2002

Reference: Eph-D-POLITICS-1978-02

Description: A T-shirt featuring derogatory terms for those with leftist leanings, used by National Party Prime Minister Robert Muldoon during the 1970s. Various black lettering styles on a pale yellow T-shirt. Quantity: 1 t-shirt. Physical Description: Black print on pale yellow stetch cotton fabric garment, 600 x 600 mm. Provenance: Purchased in a shop in Cuba Mall in the late 1970s; donated by Mr J Lowe in 2003.

Date: 1973

From: Various cartoonists :Cartoons from the New Zealand News, 1970s

Reference: A-297-094

Description: A loud-mouthed male figure is shouting 'Stern measures!' at a female figure, who shouts back 'Abuse!'. They are both standing on soap boxes. Refers to both the widening generation gap and the election. Extended Title - The widening of the generation gaps...The Election. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on watercolour paper, 240 x 324 mm

Date: 1978

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-411

Description: This cartoon which is undated and uncaptioned features the Speaker of the House of Representatives fighting off a verbal insult from a member of parliament Uncaptioned and undated cartoon Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 220 x 320 mm