United Future New Zealand (Political party)

United Future Party

A centre-right political party in New Zealand. In the 2002 General Election their Leader, Peter Dunne retained his electoral seat of Ohariu-Belmont, while his party picked up 6.82% of the Party vote, resulting in a further 8 list MPs joining him in the House. Since 1996 he had been the sole member of the party within the House of Representatives.

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Winter, Mark 1958-:[19 cartoons published in Southland Times between 10 January 2002 an...

Date: 2002

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

Reference: H-703-001/019

Description: Topics include teacher shortages, Prince Harry smoking pot, Tuku Morgan and the Oscars, the internet, the exclusion of Zimbabwe from the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, the death of Middle East peace plans, film star Russell Crowe in New Zealand, Helen Clark as the Mona Lisa, the proposed establishment of a new supreme court to take over Privy Council functions, firearm laws, winter gear for Southland police, knighthood for rock star Mick Jagger, a crate as 'art', the new Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard and inflation, Winston Peters and immigration, Saddam Hussein's response to United Nations arms inspectors, United Future and its closet skeletons, United States President Bush and his policy on Iraq, and genetic engineering in animals. Quantity: 19 print-outs on white card. Physical Description: Black ink on A4 size card

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Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[16 cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times between 26 Jul...

Date: 2002

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

Reference: H-681-001/016

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Shows the Beehive spinning, refers to the political spin that happens leading up to an election. It seems that everyone is polled leading up to the election, including the hereford cow population. National Party President Michelle Boag spends the weekend putting Bill English's cabinet together, not his political cabinet but rather his coffin. Maurice Williamson, National Party MP makes Michelle Boag walk the plank of the National Party Pirate ship. Labour Party leader and Prime Minister, Helen Clark, gets ready to hang Winston Peters. As the country seeks improved work conditions, leave provisions and longer holidays, the Sri Lankan boat people show a keeness to come to New Zealand to work. Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, seeks to differentiate between asylum seekers and people and abos (aborigines) and people. Australian rugby players beat up the referee thinking someone called him a refugee. Helen Clarke (Eve) trys to tempt Peter Dunne (Adam) into eating an apple. Jim Andrton looks on from a tree as a serpent. Helen Clark paces the floor wondering which of the Parties, the Greens or United Future, are most infuriating. An Israeli soldier suggests a reporter could say that in the latest Israeli attack on Palestine that "Palestinian arms were uncovered", he holds a persons left arm in his hand. Helen Clark invites Peter Dunne into her office. He enters with a trojan horse with the sign 'moral right' around its neck. A photo of the main coalition family and includes Helen Clark, Michael Cullen, Jim Anderton and Peter Dunne. In drought and famine stricken Zimbabwe a man digs for oil seeing this as a way to get American President George W. Bush to have an interest in getting rid of the current leader, Robert Mugabe. A rugby union umpire takes the field wearing an American football padded and helmeted uniform. Refers to the assault on a rugby referee by a spectator in South Africa. Quantity: 16 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies

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Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[16 cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times between 14 and...

Date: 2002

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

Reference: H-682-001/016

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 16 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies

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United Future New Zealand (Political party) :[Ephemera, including political pamphlets a...

Date: 2006 - 2016

By: United New Zealand (Political party)

Reference: Eph-A-POLITICS-UF-2006/2016

Description: Includes pamphlets, brochures and ephemera about the policies and strategies of the United Future Party and its representative Peter Dunne. Also includes pamphlets and biographical notes about the following politicians and candidates: Karuna Muthu (Rongotai, 2008) Dave Stonyer (Hutt South, 2014). Business card Judy Turner (Mt Albert, 2009) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on fliers and pamphlets, sizes varying below 240 mm.

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United Future New Zealand (Political party): [Ephemera, including political pamphlets a...

Date: 2017

By: United New Zealand (Political party)

Reference: Eph-A-POLITICS-UF-2017

Description: Includes pamphlets, brochures and ephemera about the policies and strategies of the United Future Party and its representative Peter Dunne. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on fliers and pamphlets, sizes varying below 240 mm.

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"Captain Sensible - away!"

Date: [11 June 2013]

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: [Original cartoons by Chris Slane featured in a retrospective exhibition at Alta Gallery, Wellington, 8-22 October 2016.]

Reference: A-474-035

Description: Peter Dunne, as a new superhero, 'Captain Sensible', flies away from Parliament, with his bow tie acting as a propeller. Refers to the failure of the United future Party to enlist enough members for registration as a party in Parliament, leaving Peter Dunne as an independent member. Combined with the question of his involvement in the leaking of the Kitteridge report on the GCSB, his future in Parliament would seem to be limited. He and United Future had been voted into Parliament on the claim to represent the 'sensible' centre of public opinion. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - SLANE.co.nz [in graphite] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and graphite on card, 210 x 295 mm

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COALITION TOWER. Completion date ??

Date: 18 September 2005

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

Reference: A-453-311

Description: Shows Helen Clark building a very unstable looking 'Coalition Tower' which has an unknown completion date. Above Clark in the sky is coalition partner Peter Dunn in his "United" airplane doing aerobatics. Refers to the Coalition government between Labour and United Future political parties. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - 186mm x 133mm Leader page cartoon Pls scan and send to 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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Meanwhile, on a weird alien planet... "Out-of-control satellites? - Tell me about it!"

Date: 29 March 2007

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

Reference: A-453-238

Description: Shows Helen Clark as a planet in which she has artificial satellites surrounding her. The satellites are of the Green Party, New Zealand First, Maori Party and United Future. Refers to the minority parties which are associating themselves with the Labour Party. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 270mm x 230mm

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United Future New Zealand (Political party) :[Ephemera, including political pamphlets a...

Date: 2002 - 2008

By: United Future New Zealand (Political party)

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-UF

Description: Includes pamphlets, brochures and ephemera about the policies and strategies of the United Future New Zealand Party and its representative Peter Dunne. Also includes pamphlets with pictures of the following politicians and candidates: Denise Krum (Party president, list 2008) Karuna Muthu (List, 2008) Frank Owen (List, 2008) Graeme Reeves (List, 2008) Murray Smith (List, 2008) Puloto Selio Solomon (List, 2008) Janet Tuck (List, 2008) Judy Turner (Deputy leader from 2002) Neville Wilson (List, 2008) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on fliers and pamphlets, sizes varying below 330 mm.

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Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :The new political dynamic. National Business Review, 7 ...

Date: 2005

From: Various artists :Collection of photocopies, newspaper clippings and bromides of cartoons by Bromhead (A-314-1), Brockie (A-314-2) and J. C. Hill (A-314-3).

By: National Business Review Ltd

Reference: A-314-2-081

Description: Helen Clark, leader of the New Zealand Labour Party, as a charioteer in the 'Labour' chariot, is cracking her whip over four 'horses' - a sheep representing the United Future Party, a dog representing Jim Anderton and his Progressive Party, a turkey representing the New Zealand Green Party and a pig representing the Maori Party. She is trying to drive them towards 'the promised land' (of government). The general election in September 2005 had produced no clear result as no party had won a majority but, as leader of the party that had gained the most votes, Clark was in the process of building support from amongst the minor parties to put together a government. Quantity: 1 newspaper clipping.. Physical Description: Newspaper clipping 200 x 270 mm.

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Hubbard, James 1949- :I'm waiting for Mr Right...and Left..and Centre... Dominion Post,...

Date: 2005

By: Hubbard, James, 1949-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: A-317-085

Description: Labour Party leader Helen Clark, caretaker prime minister of New Zealand after the September 2005 election, as a bride on a church pew, is looking to form a goverment with the support of the minor parties - from right, or left or centre of the political spectrum. Quantity: 1 newspaper clipping.. Physical Description: Newsclipping, 160 x 240 mm.

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Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :At least we are all on the same planet... National Busi...

Date: 2005

From: Various artists :Collection of photocopies, newspaper clippings and bromides of cartoons by Bromhead (A-314-1), Brockie (A-314-2) and J. C. Hill (A-314-3).

By: National Business Review Ltd

Reference: A-314-2-080

Description: The leaders of the most well-known political parties of New Zealand are clustered together on the earth while the head of Tania Turia as a shooting star, leader of the Maori Party, goes past them and a signpost towards the elections. Quantity: 1 newspaper clipping.. Physical Description: Newspaper clipping 200 x 270 mm.

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United Future New Zealand (Political party) :[Ephemera, including political pamphlets a...

Date: 1996 - 2005

By: United New Zealand (Political party)

Reference: Eph-A-POLITICS-UF-1996/2005

Description: Includes pamphlets, brochures and ephemera about the policies and strategies of the United New Zealand Party and its leader Clive Matthewson; and the United Future Party and its representative Peter Dunne. Also includes pamphlets and biographical notes about the following politicians and candidates: Diane Colson (Port Waikato, 1996) Gordon Copeland (Rongotai, 2002) Peter Dunne (Ohariu) (including fridge magnet - 2 copies) Gray Eatwell (West Coast / Tasman, 2002) Pauline Gardiner (Wellington-Karori, 1996) Clive Matthewson (Dunedin West, 1996) Karuna Muthu (Rongotai, 2008) Frank Owen (Wairarapa, 2002) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on fliers and pamphlets, sizes varying below 240 mm.

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Dominion Post (Newspaper) :The Dominion Post guide to parliament 2005-2008. The battle ...

Date: 2005

Reference: Eph-D-POLITICS-2005-01

Description: Shows a photograph of the inside of the debating chamber at Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand. Arranged around this are small photographic portraits of all the members of parliament. Nandor Tanczos is shown among the members of the Green Party; he took this position after the death of Rod Donald in early November 2005. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 595 x 420 mm.

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Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Election Roundup. 23 September 2014

Date: 2014

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0029558

Description: Shows eight panels depicting the outcome of the elections for each of the political parties - National, Labour, NZ First, Greens, Internet Mana, Maori, United, ACT and Conservative. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Winter, Mark 1958- :Flip flops. 26 July 2013

Date: 2013

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025684

Description: Under the caption 'Political Podiatry' is a mock advertisement for 'Flip flops - the bottom line of jandals presents the Peter Dunne Flip flops'. Other claims include 'S[c]andal for the unregistered', 'available for both feet - left & right!', 'Twist and u-turn with confidence - circular navigation - go in different directions...at the same time - oral applications!', ' "Follow in the steps of grateness" ' On the last week of July 2013, Peter Dunne changed his position on support for the GCSB Amendment Bill twice. There was some speculation behind his motives. 'S[c]andal for the unregistered' refers to the failed first attempt of his United Future Party to register for representation in Parliament. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

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Fletcher, David 1952- :"You've received two letters containing white substances". The P...

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025594

Description: The Aide informs The Politician that he has received two envelopes containing white powder, one of which was flour, the other baking powder. 'If someone throws an egg at you you'll have enough ingedients for a cake'. In July 2013 there were several cases of people receiving through the mail envelopes of potentially deadly white powder, all of which proved to be harmless. The most notable victim was Peter Dunne, the leader of United Future Party. The cartoonist suggests that Dunne, as a widely unpopular politician, may well receive an egg, delivered in the traditional fashion. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Scott, Thomas, 1947- :"You're a terrible greaser, Dunne, but I like that in a boy..." 2...

Date: 2013

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025667

Description: The leader of United Future, Peter Dunne, as a schoolboy, presents his teacher, the Prime Minister, John Key, with an apple labelled 'GCSB Vote'. John Key says that he considers Dunne to be a toady but that he appreciates the offer of his vote for the GCSB bill before Parliament. Peter Dunne could have prevented the GCSB bill from being enacted by voting for the opposition.But, despite his own problems with his communications being intercepted, he decided to support the government and ensure the survival of his parliamentary seat in the 2014 elections. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:"At last! My one-band party is back in business..." 14 August 2013

Date: 2013

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025823

Description: Depicts Peter Dunne beating a large drum labelled 'United future' and saying "At last! My one-band party is back in business as err... a one-band business". Refers to the Electoral Commission agreeing to re-register UnitedFuture. The party was deregistered in May at its request while it cleared up inconsistencies in its membership records. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Winter, Mark 1958- :Making a meal. 14 August 2013

Date: 2013

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025900

Description: Under the caption 'And in vegetable news...' it is announced that the price of broccoli has risen by 40%, and that 'United Future climbs back up the foodchain to become a real political party'. Drawings of a bunch of broccoli, the United Future logo, with the warnings that it 'contains preservatives', and of Peter Dunne climbing back into the frame of the cartoon are included. By mid August 2013, the United Future Party had regained enough members to qualify as an officially registered parliamentary party. Peter Dunne was now an offical party leader again, with increased funding. As a political party, however, it was little more than an inert vegetable. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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