Politicians - Discipline

Date: 14 June 2010

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

Reference: A-453-070

Description: Prime Minister John Key, wearing a trench coat, offers for sale a book called 'Labour credit card ORGY' and shouts 'Speaking of dirty movies... Here's part one.' Context: Three Labour MPs have been demoted for misusing taxpayer-funded credit cards while they were ministers in the previous Government. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper 225x330 mm

Date: 13 November 2009

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

Reference: A-453-134

Description: Shows Maori Party leader Tariana Turia wearing an oversized greenstone pendant which resembles Hone Harawira. Turia is holding a pair of scissors and is about to cut the string which holds her to Harawira. Refers to the unofficial side trip taken by Harawira and his wife to Paris while in Europe at tax-payers' expense. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 225x330 mm

Date: 2 August 2010

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

Reference: A-453-373

Description: The cartoon shows an eighteenth century 'ship-of-the-line', a naval warship with sets of guns, that represents Labour and is resting on the seabed. The ship's captain, Labour leader, Phil Goff, brandishes a sword and shouts 'Impugn my leadership, would you' as he forces MP Chris Carter to walk the plank. Refers to Chris Carter's inept attempt to topple Phil Goff as party leader by writing an 'anonymous' letter but addressing it in recognizable handwriting. Chris Carter has been stood down by Phil Goff while his future in politics is decided. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0013800

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key holding a resignation letter from Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley in his hand. He sighs with relief at the thought that the large monkey representing Rodney Hide and Bill English and others is about to get off his back. Refers to the inappropriate use of tax-payer funded ministerial credit cards by Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley and Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee. They have both repaid the money and apologised but Phil Heatley has also resigned his cabinet post. It seems that there has been pressure brought to bear on the PM to do something desisive over this matter. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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-0030111

Description: A group caricature referring to several politicians who were censured for comments or behaviour in the lead up to the 2014 General Election. Includes an exchange with Kim Dotcom baiting John Key, who responds with comments related to party sponsorship. Also refers to alleged racist comments from Act Leader Jamie Whyte and New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters (especially Peter's use of the pun 'Wong'). Also refers to Labour MP Steve Gibson, who was allegedly on his 'last chance' for derogatory comments about Prime Minister John Key. An unseen figure comments: "Oi! Some people around here are trying to choose a Government!" Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0030336

Description: Jim tells The Politician that "to promote the start of safety week" he is being sent "tips on keeping safe", the first tip being "stay away from the people you demoted to the backbench". Refers to the ACC-sponsored Safety Week which began on 24 Nov 2014. In the aftermath of the General Election of September 2014 there were promotions and demotions in both major political parties. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]

Reference: DCDL-0030660

Description: Depicts two farmers looking at a bulge in a water hose. Behind them is a range of snowy mountains. One holds the hose up to his eye and says it looks like a tennis ball is stuck in the hose. Refers to controversy over revelations that Education Minister David Benson-Pope had put a tennis ball in the mouth of a pupil during his past career as a teacher, and Benson-Pope's role as Environment Minister as government develops plans for sustainable management of New Zealand's freshwater. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0026177

Description: Three drivers line up for a car race. Their licence plates read 'SJ', 'GR' and 'DC'. All have the same thought: 'With the road-show now complete, the two losers will gracefully give way to the deserved victor...Before rear-ending him at the first intersection when he fails to look in his mirror!' The competition for the Labour Party leadership between Shane Jones, Grant Robertson and David Cunliffe included travelling to meetings where the candidates hoped to win votes from Labour Party members. Whoever won would find that the other competitors, despite their protestations of loyalty would still harbour ambitions of replacing the winner. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0026229

Description: Under the caption 'Limited caucus support for Cunliffe', the newly-elected leader of the New Zealand Labour Party, David Cunliffe, sits alone in a rowing boat named 'Cunliffe's Way'. He tells a passing seagull 'And so then I said, "You're either on board or you're not"'. Many in the Labour Party caucus belonged to the so-called 'ABC Club' (Anyone but Cunliffe) and would have preferred one of the other contenders, either Shane Jones or Grant Robertson, to win the leadership. Cunliffe's main support came from outside the Parliamentary Labour Party. To achieve a united caucus would be one of Cunliffe's more urgent jobs. Colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0026247

Description: Conversation continues with the aide replying "He's appointed eight whips". Wider context includes David Cunliffe's new cabinet line-up announced 23 September 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0026279

Description: Under the caption 'The leap of faith...' the new leader of of the opposition, David Cunliffe, as an acrobat on the flying trapeze, lets go and launches himself toward his partner, labelled 'Caucus'. 'Caucus' is unsure as to whether he can - or should - catch Cunliffe. David Cunliffe, on his accession as Labour Party leader, found that many of his caucus colleagues were ambivalent or hostile; however he had no choice but to rely on them. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0026439

Description: Shows a seated couple, the man is reading a paper with the headline 'Key happy for Banks to vote on casino' while the woman comments "I've got some sympathy for Mr Banks. Who can remember Mr Dot Com giving them $50,000? I can't!" Refers to Act MP John Banks who claims not to remember receiving a campaign donation from millionaire internet tycoon Kim Dotcom. Banks stepped down as a minister but continued to stand as an MP. Despite calls from the Green party and others that he should not vote on the Skycity deal, Prime Minister John Key indicated he was happy for Banks to vote on the deal - a significant decision given the narrow margin by which the legislation was expected to pass. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0026513

Description: Shows a man busking on a street corner singing "Stand by meee oh won't ya standby me?" An elderly woman suggests: "Ring Mr Key sonny - he'll stand by anyone! Banks, Bridges, Parata, absolutely anyone!!!" Refers to Prime Minister's John Key refusal to censure his ministers following a range of scandals. John Banks stepped down from his ministerial portfolio following revelations of undeclared campaign donations; Minister of Energy and Resources, Simon Bridges, has faced criticism over health and safety standards; and Education Minister Hekia Parata, has instigated changes to education policy, including closing schools, that have been widely criticised and accompanied by calls for her to step down. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024032

Description: Shows Winston Peters, NZ First leader and MP, addressing a press conference regarding the thoroughness of background checks of his list MPs. May refer to the media publicity given to Richard Prosser's 'anti-muslim rant' and Peter's difficulties with list MP Brendan Horan earlier in 2012. May also refer to allegations that Peters is a 'one-man' party with 'piggy-backing' MPs. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 8 May 2022

From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Digital cartoons published in The Press, Sunday Star Times, Dominion Post, and other publications

By: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-; Stuff Limited

Reference: DCDL-0042304

Description: Digital cartoon by Sharon Murdoch on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters swinging from a trapeze. Peters says "And you know how I love a circus". The caption reads: "Winston Peters calls trespassing from parliament 'an absolute circus'". Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020579

Description: Cartoon shows ACC Minister Nick Smith lying prone with a pen sticking out of his back. Context: refers to the ACC-Nick Smith scandal - Nick Smith supported an ACC claimant who was a friend by signing letters of support - cronyism - which critics agree means National and John Key have taken a big hit. (NZ Herald - Bryce Edwards Mar 26 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020888

Description: Shows a spider's web, with caught in it, ACC Minister Judith Collins, leading pent specialist and former National Party president Michelle Boag, former ACC Minister Nick Smith and PM John Key. A huge spider representing Bronwyn Pullar approaches. Context: Bronwyn Pullar is the woman whose ACC claim was promoted by Nick Smith and which brought about his being relieved of his portfolios for a conflict of interest. It was also she to whom a large number of ACC files was inadvertently sent causing a serious breach of privacy. She seems to be heavily involved in the scandals surrounding the National Party and the ACC. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021070

Description: Shows ACT leader John Banks as the joker from a pack of cards. Context: John Banks received a donation from Kim Dotcom during his campaign for the Auckland supercity mayoralty in 2010 but declared it as anonymous in his campaign returns. He has also been caught out on several occasions being less than truthful and has become somewhat of a laughing stock. Title supplied by cataloguer Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 24 March 2012

From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Digital cartoons published in The Press, Sunday Star Times, Dominion Post, and other publications

By: Dominion post (Newspaper); Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-

Reference: DCDL-0020685

Description: Shows a pen marked 'ACC" piercing the heart of Nick Smith, Former Environment and Climate Change Minister, who is lying on his back on top of a pile of letters and surrounded by quotes from the letters. Context: On 21 March 2012 Nick Smith resigned from Cabinet after revelations that he had written letters intervening in the ACC claim of his friend and National Party Activist Brownyn Pullar while he was ACC Minister. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper); Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-

Reference: DCDL-0018949

Description: Prime Minister John Key, wearing a trench coat, offers for sale a book called 'Labour credit card ORGY' and shouts 'Speaking of dirty movies... Here's part one.' Context: Three Labour MPs have been demoted for misusing taxpayer-funded credit cards while they were ministers in the previous Government. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).