Hide, Rodney Philip (Hon), 1956-

Hyde, Rodney (Hon), 1956-

Founding chairman and first president of the ACT Party of New Zealand. First elected to Parliament in 1996. List Member of Parliament for ACT. Minister of Local Government, Regulatory Reform, and Associate Minister of Commerce 2008- . Awarded QSO in 2013 New Year Honours for services as a Member of Parliament.

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Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro ma...

Date: 1999

By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; Metro (Periodical)

Reference: A-129-065/095

Description: 31 original cartoons published in Metro Magazine which illustrated Bill Ralston's 'Godzone' column and the letters page. Quantity: 31 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink, gouache and coloured pencil. Sizes vary, approximately 420mm x 300mm.

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Winter, Mark 1958- :[19 original cartoons published in the Southland Times between 1 Ma...

Date: 2003

By: Winter, Mark, 1958-; Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-359-268/286

Description: Cartoons on national and international social and political issues. Topics include the following: America's Cup; the All Blacks; attempts by the United Nations to avert war in Iraq; Peter Jackson and movies 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'King Kong'; oil prices; sales of toy cigarettes to children; the SARS epidemic; underage drinking; saving electricity; work for the dole initiatives; the budget. Quantity: 19 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and Chinese white on paper A4 size.

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Winter, Mark 1958- :[23 original cartoons published in the Southland Times between 4 Ju...

Date: 2001

By: Winter, Mark, 1958-; Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-359-360/382

Description: Cartoons on national and international political and social issues. Quantity: 23 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and Chinese white on A4 size paper.

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[Hodgson, Trace], 1958- :Rodney Hide [Metro, November 2000, page 59]

Date: 2000

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[17 original political and social cartoons drawn for Metro magazine from January to November 2000]

Reference: A-129-111

Description: Cartoon shows politician Rodney Hide as a bulldog. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 52 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, coloured pencil and gouache, on sheet 297 x 420 mm.

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"I'm sorry Rodney, but you've lost credibility with the public"

Date: 2 May 2011

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

Reference: A-453-401

Description: The new ACT leader Don Brash and the deposed leader Rodney Hide are both chained up in a padded cell. Both appear to have lost touch with reality. Don Brash assumed the leadership on 28th April 2011. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - 020511A10BODYCARTOON Pls send to Mediagrid [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm

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"Hands up who agrees Act is still relevant"

Date: 2011

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

Reference: A-453-420

Description: Shows Act Party leader Rodney Hide standing on a stage in front of an empty hall. He asks "Hands up who agrees Act is still relevant" and, when no one is there to respond, concludes with "Unanimous, then". Refers to the declining popularity of the Act Party in the lead up to the 2011 General Election. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm

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This week... "Just joking, Heather." "If only we could make alcopops this insipid." Bai...

Date: 28 August 2010

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

Reference: A-453-393

Description: Cartoon is in three parts. In the first, ACT Party leader Rodney Hide putting a cat with the face of Heather Roy into a rubbish bin (refers to Rodney Hide's replacement of hid deputy Heather Roy with John Boscawen). In the second cartoon, Minister of Justice Simon Power is shown holding aloft a glass engraved with the words 'Drink Law Reform' and wishing he could make 'alcopops this insipid'. In the third, two rats representing 'Hanover' and 'Bridgecorp' finance companies are shown staring at a smug 'South Canterbury' bunny and wondering 'what's he got that we didn't have' (refers to Canterbury Finance investors being compensated by the government). Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - 2808CARTOON Pls send to MediaGrid [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm

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Mr Hide's new position on perks

Date: [November 2009]

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

Reference: A-453-387

Description: Shows a pig that has dived into its trough. Probably refers to criticism of Rodney Hide in November 2009, when it was revealed that he had used tax-payer funds to pay for a private holiday with his then girlfriend. Hide had often attacked 'perks' for MPs. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm

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The Race Card... Not Joking. No Maori seats or the clown gets it.

Date: 23 August 2009

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

Reference: A-453-142

Description: Shows Local Government Minister Rodney Hide as a joker in a card set. He holds a gun to his head and threatens that he will shoot himself if Maori seats are given in the Auckland Super City proposal. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s).

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'As it happens, I do have an interest in a brothel.' 'But enough about coalition politi...

Date: 25 September 2010

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

Reference: A-453-071

Description: The cartoon shows ACT MP Hilary Calvert and ACT leader Rodney Hide sitting side by side in the house. Hilary Calvert smiles brightly and says 'As it happens I do have an interest in a brothel' and her boss Rodney Hide quickly tries to change the subject by saying 'But enough about coaltion politics.' Context: New Act MP Hilary Calvert says she has no criminal skeletons in her closet, but she has admitted that a brothel is run from one of her investment properties. The issue of hidden embarrassments came up after her predecessor David Garrett quit Parliament after it was discovered he had created a fake passport using the identity of a dead child. (NZ Herald September 24 2010) Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - MONDAY CARTOON : 2509CARTOON Pls scan & send to MediaGrid [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper 225x330 mm

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It's not oblivion, Rodney - It's repositioning to the right

Date: 13 March 2005

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

Reference: A-453-308

Description: Shows John Banks pulling Rodney Hide over the edge of a cliff. Douglas tells Hide that he it is repositioning. Refers to John Banks discussing standing for the ACT Party in the 2005 Election and the potential impact of that the Party's policies. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - Leader page cartoon 186mm x 133 14CARTOON Pls scan and send to Pix on Hand (Production Pix) [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm

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"Keyed"... FAR RIGHT AGENDA WOZ ERE. SUPER CITY

Date: 29 March 2010

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

Reference: A-453-338

Description: Shows Minister for Local Government, Rodney Hide, being accused by a blithely whistling Prime Minister John Key, of vandalising Auckland Mayor John Banks', car by writing on it 'Far Right Agenda woz ere'. The number plate of the car reads 'Super City'. The suggestion is that the PM himself did it. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - 2903A?CARTOON Monday Cartoon [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 195 x 280 mm

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Easter prayers

Date: 5 April 2010

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

Reference: A-453-339

Description: Shows Act Leader Rodney Hide kneeling in front of a cave entrance that has been blocked by a rock. He is praying "Rise from the dead, please, just a little bit?" Refers to Act's low ratings in the polls, comparing Hide to Mary Magdalene praying outside the tomb of Jesus. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 195 x 280 mm

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"Choo chooooo!... No way am I letting Heather anywhere near a fun job like this."

Date: 26 August 2010

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

Reference: A-453-369

Description: Leader of the ACT Party Rodney Hide plays with a derailed 'ACC' train saying 'No way am I letting Heather anywhere near a fun job like this'. ACT and the insurance industry are both very keen for competition in accident insurance. Refers to Rodney Hide's replacing Heather Roy as his deputy with John Boscawen. A very public spat ensued because notes written by Heather Roy in which she described Rodney Hide as a 'bully' were leaked. She was 'sent' home on stress leave but popped up again in Wellington five days later, determined to leave the past behind her. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm

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ACT New Zealand (Political party): ACT is the new political party of the future [1995]

Date: 1995

From: ACT New Zealand (Political party) :[Ephemera, including political pamphlets and election propaganda. 1995-1996]

By: ACT New Zealand (Political party)

Reference: Eph-A-POLITICS-ACT-1995-01

Description: Pamphlet introducing the new political party, and letting people know that it will be a party they can vote for in the next election. The inside spread gives a "thumbs-up" sign and lists the benefits of having ACT in power. The inside spread includes a membership registration form. The back cover shows photograph portraits of several ACT politicians: founder Roger Douglas, Hon Derek Quigley, Rodney Hide, Trish Schnauer and Owen Jennings. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on pamphlet folded to 210 x 210 mm.

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Hodgson, Trace, 1958-: "Parachute?! This is no frills mate!"

Date: June 2001

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-: [20 original political and social cartoons, drawn for Metro magazine ca 1995-2001].

By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-

Reference: C-185-020

Description: Shows a number of politicians and prominent figures falling from an airplane. Figures include Parekura Horomia, Tariana Turia, Christine Rankin, Rodney Hide and Don Brash. Another figure, possibly Gerry Brownlee, is clutching a receipt for a 'No Frills' Flight 103 as he falls. Refers to the financial challenges faced by Air New Zealand in 2001. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - HODGSON Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and coloured pencil on paper, 410 x 250 mm.

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I'm more worried about the state of the ozone

Date: 19 January 2005

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

Reference: A-453-291

Description: Shows politicians John Tamihere, Rodney Hide and Don Brash each giving their state of the nation speeches, which is just hot air. An onlooker comments that they are more concerned with the state of the ozone as a result of all the hot air the politicians are releasing into the atmosphere. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - Leader page cartoon 186mm x 133 mm (s/s) 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

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ACT New Zealand (Political party) :[Ephemera, including political pamphlets and electio...

Date: 2000 - 2017

From: ACT New Zealand (Political party) :[Ephemera, including political pamphlets and election propaganda]

Reference: Eph-C-POLITICS-ACT-2000s

Description: Includes: 2002: ACT New Zealand. The Liberal vision. Election 2002 (With photographs of Alex and Candy Wong, Rodney Hide, Richard Prebble, Stephen Franks, Catherine Judd, Dick Quax, Muriel Newman, Deborah Coddington and ACT volunteers Hayley Holt and Simon Knightley. Also show photos of candidates Penny Webster, Ken Shirley, Donna Awatere Huata, Owen Jennings and Gerry Eckhoff (2 copies) ACT New Zealand. Waikato This week; advertising lift-off. Great expectations. Why not? 18 July 2002 2007: ACT on Campus. Think liberally; win a trip to Parliament with Rodney Hide. 2007 2009: ACT. The Leader, Winter 2009 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying below 480 mm.

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ACT New Zealand (Political party): Think liberally; win a trip to Parliament with Rodne...

Date: 2000 - 2017

From: ACT New Zealand (Political party) :[Ephemera, including political pamphlets and election propaganda]

Reference: Eph-C-POLITICS-ACT-2007-01

Description: Poster shows a range of photographs including portraits of party leader Rodney Hide and deputy leader Heather Roy; also shows the Statue of Liberty, Eugène Delacroix's Liberty on the Battlements, and the Beehive. Text asks three questions which can be used as 2007 ACT on Campus Liberal Thinking High School Essay Competition topics. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 420 x 297 mm.

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Hubbard, Jim, 1949- :"Rodney's after a softer hide...". 7 October, 2000

Date: 2000

From: Hubbard, Jim 1949-:47 original cartoons published variously in the Dominion, Bay of Plenty Times, Hawke's Bay Today, Southland Times during 2000.

Reference: A-350-065

Description: Shows a rhinoceros with Rodney Hide's face, and a jar of skin moisturiser hanging over his horn. One of two men in the background holds a newdpaper with the headline 'Bruised Hide signals change in tactics'. Refers to Hide's bid for the vice-presidency of ACT in 2000, which increased tensions between Roger Douglas and him, with Douglas' supporters interpreting the action as as a challenge to his organisational authority within the party Inscriptions: Recto - top left - Jim Hubbard; Verso - top right - Dominion 7/10/00 [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and marker pen drawing, 230 x 315 mm on sheet 300 x 420 mm