Capitalists and financiers

Date: 1989

By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Grant, Ian Fraser, 1940-

Reference: B-164-001/002

Description: Two cartoons by Tom Scott and Trace Hodgson from the Drawing the Line exhibition for the Ministry of External Relations and Trade, 1989. Scott's cartoon is on the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Hodgson's cartoon is a caricature of Sir Ron Brierley as the god of moneymaking. 'Drawing the Line: Cartoons across the Tasman' was an exhibition of cartoons by New Zealand cartoonists about Australian issues and the relationship between New Zealand and Australia, curated by Ian F. Grant for the New Zealand Ministry of External Relations and Trade. The exhibition toured Australian cities in 1989. Quantity: 2 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Scott cartoon ink on board, 585 x 435 mm. Hodgson cartoon ink and letratone on board, 375 x 540 mm

Date: 14 March 2011

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

Reference: A-453-413

Description: A hedge fund manager chalks up the money he has made because of the 'Libyan revolt', the 'Saudi crisis' and 'general uncertainty'. Refers to political instability in the Middle East and its impact on oil prices. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - 140311BODYCARTOON [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm

Date: [ca 1967-1983]

From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]

By: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003; Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-454-100

Description: Robert Muldoon is holding a "secret loan" behind his back, and is saying "Hush" and the cartoon contains a rhyme about a secret source of a loan. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink drawing, 200 x 290 mm

Date: 1890 - 1899

From: [Reeves, William Pember], 1857-1932 :[Political caricatures and cartoons. 1890s?]

Reference: A-122-014

Description: Shows a perspiring "N.Z. farmer" holding a spade, and carrying on his shoulders a hefty cigar-smoking "capitalist". The image refers to the story of Sinbad the Sailor in the "Arabian nights"; in a moment of generosity he took on his shoulders the burden of the Old Man of the Sea, and then found it difficult to relieve himself of the burden. The paper is embossed with the seal of the New Zealand House of Representatives Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing 204 x 127 mm, on sheet 204 x 254 mm.

Date: 1890

By: New Zealand observer and free lance (Newspaper); Blomfield, William, 1866-1938

Reference: J-065-021

Description: Extended Title - Capitalist - I say, when are you going to let me have another turn at milking my cow? Agitator - Your cow, indeed! This is my cow at present, and I don't intend to give her up until she is dry. (N.B. - She is nearly dry now.) Young N.Z. - If my stupid guardians would only allow me to set the cow free, neither of these fellows should milk her in future! Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: 2002

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009315

Description: Shows private investors running away with wheelbarrows full of gravy that has come off a TranzRail railway train. The man piping the gravy says that there is no more gravy as another man slaps a for sale sign on the train. Refers to the sale of the TranzRail. Gravy train refers to the Tranz Rail being a lucrative endeavour. See DCDL-0009314 for colour version. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1937

From: Various artists :Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopies and bromides of cartoons by Fox (A-313-2), T Ellis - ie Thomas Ellis Glover (A-313-3), J. C. Blomfield (A-313-4) and John McNamara (A-313-11). Also folders of cartoons by various artists published in New Zealand Free Lance (A-313-6), in The Guardian (A-313-7), in Xrays (A-313-8), in the New Zealand Observer (A-313-9), in The Standard (A-313-12) and in various publications (A-313-1).

By: McAnally, Ivan M, 1908-1991; Standard (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: A-313-2-058

Description: Prime Minister George Forbes as 'Old King Cannot [Canute]' is unable to stop the incoming sea that is the rising strength of the Labour Party. Behind his throne are representatives of the 'Tory press', 'vested interests', 'mother of twelve', 'recalcitrant officials', 'county councils' and 'sniper'. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy.

Date: 1880

By: Walton, Charles William, active 1850-1890s; C W Walton & Company

Reference: B-176-004

Description: A head and shoulders portrait, probably based on a photograph, of Frederick G Dalgety who founded the Dalgety company. He has a balding head, grey hair, mutton-chop whiskers, a high collar, jacket, and waistcoat. Other Titles - Frederick Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Signature of F G Dalgety] Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, image 345 x 262 mm, on sheet 498 x 403 mm. Provenance: The portrait formerly hung in the boardroom of the Dalgety company at Pastoral House, Lambton Quay, Wellington. Processing information: Deframed by the Library.

Date: 1920

From: Various artists :Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopies and bromides of cartoons by Fox (A-313-2), T Ellis - ie Thomas Ellis Glover (A-313-3), J. C. Blomfield (A-313-4) and John McNamara (A-313-11). Also folders of cartoons by various artists published in New Zealand Free Lance (A-313-6), in The Guardian (A-313-7), in Xrays (A-313-8), in the New Zealand Observer (A-313-9), in The Standard (A-313-12) and in various publications (A-313-1).

By: Glover, Thomas Ellis, 1891?-1938; New Zealand free lance (Newspaper)

Reference: A-313-3-013

Description: Two over-weight capitalists are rising up in a hot-air balloon labelled 'the high cost of living', while New Zealand prime minister William Massey tries to shoot them down with a tiny bow and arrow labelled 'inadequate anti-profiteering legislation'. Out of the many commodities on board the balloon the 'hides embargo ballast' has fallen out and hit 'the public' on the head. Extended Title - First profiteer - "Do you think we've forgotten anything?" Second ditto - "No." First profiteer - "Then 'ere goes for the H'Alitude Record!" Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: 2010

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0015641

Description: Well-known financier Alan Hubbard appears as a knight astride the South Canterbury Finance lion logo. His sword creates lighting strikes in the sky. Refers to the collapse of the South Canterbury Finance company and Allan Hubbard and his wife being put under statutory management by the government. Allan Hubbard lost control of the company earlier this year and was removed from the board and given the title of President for Life. He has strong supporters but critics think that he owes the taxpayers of NZ an apology because of the mess his management got the company into. Hubbard's debenture holders were given the luxury of a state guarantee which means the taxpayer will pay them $900 million. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007 - 2010

Reference: Eph-C-REAL-ESTATE-2008-01

Description: Poster questioning the ownership of New Zealand land by Americans shows a birds-eye view of the coastline around Whangamata and Whirinoa. The text mentions the sale of Whangamata Farm by Mick Kelly to Louis M Bacon, Stanley F Druckenmiller, and a Mr Dittmar, for the purpose of making coastal rural subdivisions. The farm was directed by Michael Dee whose integrity was questioned, and David K Pritchard known for marine and property developments around New Zealand. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Digital print on poster, 320 x 452 mm. Provenance: Donated by Phantom Billstickers in 2010.

Date: 2009

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0010121

Description: Caricature of Mark Weldon, has been CEO of New Zealand Exchange since June 2002. In that time he has led it through its transformation into a mutual listed company, changed the exchange's overall approach, and brought home the role and relevance of capital markets to New Zealand's future to both the public and government. Mark's leadership of the NZX has marked a turning point, creating investor confidence in the New Zealand market, and attracting both national and international buyers. Weldon has been chosen to chair the Government's employment summit in February, 2009. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2005

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0005985

Description: Shows a large 'Money Lenders' shark being caught by a fisherman on the 'Commerce Commission' boat. In the water in front of the shark is a group of terrified swimmers. Refers to corrupt money lending 'sharks' being caught by the Commerce Commission. Published in The Press, 28 March 2005 Arrangement: This cartoon file was originally delivered to the library within a sub-folder called "QANTAS" Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Processing information: This cartoon file was donated to the library with no file extension. On recommendation of the Digital Archivist and with the consent of the donor, a ".jpg" file extension was added to this file in order to ensure it was readable and accessible.

Date: 1893

From: Various artists :Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopies and bromides of cartoons by various cartoonists

Reference: A-312-8-005

Description: The New Zealand Minister of Labour, and of Justice, William Pember Reeves, wearing angels' wings, is marriage celebrant for two men representing labour (workers) and capital (employers). Extended Title - The Hon. Mr Reeves, as the angel of peace, uniting Labour and Capital in the silken bonds of Industrial Conciliation. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide from newspaper, 258mm x 202mm.

Date: 2010

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0014156

Description: The cartoon shows a whole crowd of people from failed finance companies in jail and welcoming aboard two new inmates from Nuplex and Lombard. The Securities Commission has filed civil proceedings against Nuplex and six current and former directors for allegedly breaching continuous disclosure obligations. It has also issued civil proceedings against Mr Reeves, Laurie Bryant, Sir Douglas Graham and Bill Jeffries relating to the collapse of Lombard Finance. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1905

By: New Zealand observer and free lance (Newspaper); Blomfield, John Collis, 1878-1942

Reference: J-065-017

Description: Three fat men representing 'capital', 'labour' and 'farmer' are dancing to the music played on a harp by New Zealand premier Richard Seddon, who is wearing angel's wings. Extended Title - The angel of peace - Now then, boys, all together to my music. Ah-h-h! that's the style. Capital. Labour. Farmer. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopy 420mm x 240mm.

Date: 2010

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0014152

Description: A caricature of Bill Jeffries and Sir Douglas Graham, two of the directors of Lombard Finance. The name 'Lombard Group' appears beneath them very out of focus. Lombard Finance was put into receivership in April 2008, owing $127 million to about 4400 investors. Perth-based insurer Australian Consolidated Insurance (ACIL) has succeeded in a reverse takeover bid for Lombard Group, the parent of failed Lombard Finance. The Securities Commission said today it had issued civil proceedings against Mr Reeves, Laurie Bryant, Sir Douglas Graham and Bill Jeffries relating to the collapse of Lombard Finance. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2002

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009314

Description: Shows private investors running away with wheelbarrows full of gravy that has come off a TranzRail railway train. The man piping the gravy says that there is no more gravy as another man slaps a for sale sign on the train. Refers to the sale of the TranzRail. Gravy train refers to the Tranz Rail being a lucrative endeavour. See DCDL-0009315 for black and white version. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0022147

Description: Two fat cat asset investors and their three fat kittens representing 'price rises', 'eventual foreign ownership' and 'lost dividend streams'. Context: Legislation allowing the partial sale of four state owned energy companies has passed Parliament by a single vote. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019324

Description: A hedge fund manager chalks up the money he has made because of the 'Libyan revolt', the 'Saudi crisis' and 'general uncertainty'. Refers to political instability in the Middle East and its impact on oil prices. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).