Educated in Matamata and Auckland. National's MP for Clevedon from 2002 to 2008, and National’s MP for Papakura from 2008 to the present day (2022). Lives in Whitford with her husband David and son James. Nicknamed 'Crusher Collins' when she proposed legislation to 'crush' the cars of persistent boy racers. Leader of the National Party from 14 July 2020 to 25 November 2021 and as of 2022 is the Party Spokesperson for Research, Science, Innovation and Technology and is on the Select Committee for Economic Development, Science and Innovation.
Collins, Judith Anne, 1959-
Prints of cartoons by various Stuff Limited artists
Date: ca 2000-2018
From: Stuff Limited: Prints of cartoons by various Stuff Limited artists
By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Parker, Richard, 1976-; Paterson, Alistair Ian Hughes, 1929-; Yeo, Shaun, 1974-
Reference: fMS-Papers-12789-1
Description: Comprises ten prints of cartoons and illustrations by various Stuff cartoonists on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally from 2000 to 2018. Includes: 'Vodafone Warriors' by Shaun Yeo 'The Statue of Liberties' by Peter Bromhead 'Forget Sparta... I'm from Otago' by Trace Hodgson 'Variety of NZ Flags to show diversity' by unidentified artist 'Wilson Scott and the secret of troopers memorial' (1 & 2 of 6) by Shaun Yeo 'Michael Palin' by Alistair Hughes 'All Blacks' by Richard Parker 'Tainted milk product / NZ economy' by Peter Bromhead 'Judith Collins' by Alistair Hughes 'Dancing with the stars' by Richard Parker. Descriptive information supplied by donor. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 10 prints. Physical Description: Prints, 29 x 39cm.
Unintended Consequences of the TPPA
Date: 10 February 2016
From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: [Original cartoons by Chris Slane featured in a retrospective exhibition at Alta Gallery, Wellington, 8-22 October 2016.]
By: Brownlee, Gerard Anthony (Hon), 1956-; Collins, Judith Anne, 1959-
Reference: A-474-030
Description: National Party politicians Stephen Joyce, Prime Minister John Key, Gerry Brownlee and Judith Collins are shown running in fear, as dozens of dildos fly through the air towards them. Text reads, ‘Unintended consequences of the TPPA #2: Dildos replace shoes as the insult of choice by protestors globally’. Refers to the incident in which Josie Butler, protesting against the TPPA, hurled the object that hit Stephen Joyce, shouting 'That's for raping our sovereignty'. Digital version held at DCDL-0031730. Note difference in title: #212 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - SLANE cartoons Ltd [in graphite] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and graphite on card, 230 x 300 mm
"There's always a way round airgun licence laws"
Date: 26 July 2010
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011
Reference: A-453-397
Description: A man holds up a bank with a blowpipe through which he blows darts; one of the darts is lodged in the head of the male teller who comments as he and his fellow teller put their hands in the air, that there is always a way round airgun licence laws.' Refers to an announcement by Police Minister, Judith Collins, to government plans to change the Arms Order to require anyone who buys or owns a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle to hold a firearms licence. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm
Govt. denies plans to sell-off 'cop shops', despite the release of a paper suggesting o...
Date: 4 September 2009
From: Winter, Mark, 1958-: Original cartoons by Chicane (Mark Winter), from 2007-2018
By: Winter, Mark, 1958-; Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: A-478-005
Description: A large determined policeman says 'We ain't movin'' as he stands outside the 'Police Stationary'. Text states 'Govt' denies plans to sell-off 'cop shops" despite the release of a paper suggesting otherwise'. Refers to a paper to Police Minister, Judith Collins that has been released under the Official Information Act (OIA), which discusses the sale of stations and police houses as part of a government-ordered line by line review of costs. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - 4.9.09 [in ink] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and whiteout on paper, 210 x 300mm
Punch and Judy
Date: 20 August 2014
From: Winter, Mark, 1958-: Original cartoons by Chicane (Mark Winter), from 2007-2018
By: Winter, Mark, 1958-; Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: A-478-017
Description: Cartoon depicts Prime Minister John Key as a Punch puppet on the hand of Justice Minister Judith Collins as a Judy puppet. Key is warning Collins that its her "last chance", but Collins is larger and wields a baton. Refers to Key's vulnerable position due to revelations about National Party connections to Slater detailed in the book 'Dirty Politics'. It suggests that Collins has the upper hand. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink, felt-tip pen and whiteout on paper, 210 x 300mm
Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: In strictest business confidence
Date: 19 August 2018
From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Political cartoons
Reference: A-479-039
Description: Simon Bridges as a chicken, surreptitiously tells another chicken to keep saying 'it's falling', and to pass it on. He then hurries off to his waiting limousine. Refers to leaked information about Bridges' expenditure on a Crown limousine to travel the country, getting to know New Zealanders. Judith Collins went public in trying to find who leaked the information. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [cartoonist's surname and date] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 210 x 295 mm
Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Mistress Collins and the Corrections
Date: 9 December 2015
From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Political cartoons
Reference: A-479-001
Description: Judith Collins dressed as a dominatrix. As she pulls on a pair of rubber gloves, she says 'Now, John, where were we?' Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [cartoonist's surname and date] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on artist's paper, 210 x 260 mm
Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: The Cabinet of curiosities
Date: 2015
From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Political cartoons
Reference: C-185-001
Description: Caricatures of 28 members of the National Government's Cabinet, 2015, the key members including John Key, Bill English Judith Collins, Gerry Brownlee, Steven Joyce, Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - 2015 | The Cabinet of Curiosities | S Murdoch [in pencil] Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Colour ink-jet print on archival paper, 560 x 350 mm
Brockie, Bob, 1932-:Glasshouse Beehive. 5 September 2014
Date: 2014
From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons
By: National Business Review (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0031583
Description: Shows former Justice Minister Judith Collins and other male politicians inside the Beehive, depicted as a glasshouse, throwing stones at each other and smashing windows. Accompanying text is part of a proverb that says 'People in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones'. Refers to the attacks made by Collins on others in the wake of her resignation after her part in a Whale Oil blog campaign to discredit Adam Feeley, SFO Director, was revealed. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Grooming a Successor
Date: 17 August 2015
From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Digital cartoons published in The Press, Sunday Star Times, Dominion Post, and other publications
By: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-
Reference: DCDL-0031638
Description: Digital cartoon by Sharon Murdoch depicting National Party MPs Steven Joyce, Anne Tolley, and Judith Collins all wearing their hair in ponytails, trying to get Prime Minister John Key's attention, as he combs his hair. Accompanying note from the cartoonist states: 'Mood of the Boardroom (CEOs) suggests the Nats should be looking a succession plan for Key. Published SST'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Ekers, Paul, 1961-:Cabinet reshuffle. 7 October 2014
Date: 2014
From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]
Reference: DCDL-0029516
Description: Shows Judith Collins in a compost bin. She thinks to herself "Maggie Barry is starting to have an influence...". Beside the bin is a bag of 'Blood & Bone'. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- :Minister of Wilderness Way Outside Cabinet. 7 October 2014
Date: 2014
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0029539
Description: Shows Judith Collins in a desert. Refers to Collins no longer holding a Cabinet Minister portfolio in the National Government. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Fighting ISIS. 6 October 2014
Date: 2014
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0029523
Description: Shows three ISIS militants reading a newspaper. The first says "New Zealand is considering sending a special force against us!". The second says "... A small unit experienced in no-holds-barred aggression - and which is currently being paid to sit around doing nothing!". The third adds "Who is this Crusher Collins?". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- :"We need to show how transparent we are on issues of national de...
Date: 2014
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0029609
Description: Shows John Key on his cellphone walking past a series of newspaper broadsheets - 'More "Dirty Politics" to come?' 'Collins inquiry to come' 'SIS inquiry to come' 'GCSB snooping on friendly countries?' 'Pike River questions asked'. He tells the other person on the end of the call "As a matter of priority. Let's get a National debate going over a new flag!". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Nats record Win. 21 September 2014
Date: 2014
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0029556
Description: Shows Nicky Hager at his typewriter. Hager thinks "To ensure the Nats would win, new information reveals they plotted to have Whale Oil-Collins emails leaked to me, and then for Kim Dotcom to be planted among the cash-strapped left!". Refers to the fact that 'despite 'Dirty Politics' National Party romps to record win'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :Justice. 29 October 2014
Date: 2014
From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]
Reference: DCDL-0029707
Description: Shows Judith Collins standing beside John Key who is sitting at his desk reading a newpspaer with the headline 'Pistorious appeal to test law'. Key tells Collins "Maybe South Africa could use you as a minister, Judith - Jumping to your own conclusions, over-riding trial findings and highest legal minds, side-swiping justice... y'know, like you did with the Bain compensation." Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Ekers, Paul, 1961-:Former ministers on the backbenches. 28 October 2014
Date: 2014
From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]
Reference: DCDL-0029695
Description: Shows Maurice Williamson and Judith Collins sitting in the backbenchers in Parliament. They both hold binoculars. Williamson tells Collins "I see you got your welcom back pressie from the P.M.". Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Clark, Laurence, 1949- :"So Cunliffe finally stepped down... and Judith Collins didn't ...
Date: 2014
From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons
By: Northern advocate (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0029692
Description: Shows two men fishing in a boat discussing politians. One adds "There's been a lot of politicians stepping down lately". The other replies "Imagine if they all did". The other thinks to himself "I am". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :Crush. 25 October 2014
Date: 2014
From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]
Reference: DCDL-0029688
Description: Shows three men at the arrival hall at Washington's Dulles Airport. One Japanese man holds a sign for 'Mr Yakamoto', a Latin American holds a sign for 'Gonzales Group' and Barack Obama holds a sign for 'Ms Collins'. Obama tells the other men that "A golf buddy sending me something he's not using - reckons it'll crush ISIS, no worries". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :Meanwhile, on the back benches. 31 October 2014
Date: 2014
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
Reference: DCDL-0029828
Description: Cartoon shows National Party members of Parliament, Judith Collins and Maurice Williamson. Collins plots the destruction of the New Zealand economy as a way of getting back into cabinet, but Williamson is not convinced he wants to be involved. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).