Republics
Fletcher, David :"I think we ought to become a republic. Then we could all aspire to be...
Date: 1997 - 1998
From: Fletcher, David :Fourteen original cartoons published in New Truth between 1 December 1997 and 31 January 1998.
Reference: A-317-037
Description: Two boys in conversation. The final comment refers to recent revelations about President Bill Clinton and his infidelity Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen, 122 x 388 mm
[National Library of New Zealand. Gallery] :Monarchy versus republic. [1994]
Date: 1994
From: Alexander Turnbull Library: [Ephemera of octavo size]
By: National Library Gallery (N.Z.)
Reference: Eph-A-TURNBULL-1994-01
Description: Referendum form for visitors to the Milton exhibition at the Gallery in 1994, to fill out, expressing their preference for either a monarchy or a republic. Options were: I cast my lot for Her Majesty the Queen, the Queen of New Zealand I cast my lot against Her Majesty the Queen, the Queen of New Zealand, in favour of a republic Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on flier, 212 x 98 mm.
Republic Reflections
Date: 9 May 2023
From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons
By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Stuff Limited
Reference: DCDL-0042624
Description: Digital cartoon by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts a kiwi dressed in royal regalia looking at its reflection in a mirror and thinking, “Do I look ridiculous in this?”. Title taken from file name. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:'87% eclipse predicted - for a little while this week.' 12 Nov...
Date: 2012
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald
By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023531
Description: Shows Prince Charles and Lady Camilla riding in the back of a car and waving. Meanwhile, the silhouette of Charles blocks a portion of the sun, which is labelled, 'republic debate'. Refers to the visit of Prince Charles and Lady Camilla in Wellington on 14 November 2012, coincidentally the morning of a partial solar eclipse visible in New Zealand. There has been speculation that New Zealand may become a republic, rather than a constitutional monarchy in the coming years, however, the royal family remain popular in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Over one's dead body Charles ... over one's dead body!" 20 August 2010
Date: 2010
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0015441
Description: Prince Charles, with a bird on his head and a daisy in his hand, looks perturbed at a newspaper heading that reads 'PM Gillard says Queen should be final monarch of OZ'. His mother, Queen Elizabeth, reassures him by commenting ironically '...over one's dead body Charles... over one's dead body!' Australia's Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has said that 'Australia should drop its ties to the British monarchy after Queen Elizabeth II's reign'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Now the politicians are squabbling about republicanism!" "Of course... that should kee...
Date: 2010
From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]
Reference: DCDL-0013833
Description: A man and a woman sit watching television and reading the newspaper. The man comments that now they are squabbling about republicanism and the woman sees that as a diversion from the real issues until the World Cup. Refers to Green Party MP Keith Locke's Head of State Referenda Bill which would send New Zealanders to the polls to decide whether or not to retain the status quo with a British monarch as head of state or move to a New Zealand head of state selected by a democratic process. The bill, which is expected to reach Parliament in March, will have enough support that only two National or ACT Party MPs will have to add their backing for it to pass. The World Cup is to be held in Auckland in 2011 and there seem to be squabbles over designs and finance that makes them far from ready as yet. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Increased support for republic. New Zealand Garden, Chelsea Flower Show 2004. "It's at ...
Date: 2003
From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]
Reference: DCDL-0002583
Description: An official at the 2004 Chelsea Garden Show looks in amazement at the New Zealand exhibit which looks as though it has been dug up and taken somewhere else. A gardener tells the official that the queen has had it removed to Windsor Castle as she thinks that is the only way she will manage to hold onto a bit of New Zealand. Refers to increasing support for New Zealand to become a republic. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
"It's not a matter of IF we become a republic... but WHEN we become a republic" "And wh...
Date: 2010
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0015487
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The minister is certain that we will become a republic but unsure about whether it will be a banana republic. Refers to a time when the Queen will no longer be the Queen of New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Clark, Laurence, 1949-:"I'm so glad PRINCE WILLIAM took time out to visit Christchurch"...
Date: 2011
From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0017376
Description: An elderly couple sit having afternoon tea and chatting about Prince William's visit to Christchurch after the February 22 earthquake. The woman expresses delight that 'Prince William took time out to visit Christchurch' and her husband comments that there is 'Not much talk about becoming a republic lately'. Context - The Christchurch earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 and Prince William's subsequent visit. Also discussion about New Zealand's becoming a republic; there is a Republican Movement who are promoting the idea of an elected head of state. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
[Queen Elizabeth falling off the globe]. 2010
Date: 2010
From: Crichton, Anna, 1957- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0016027
Description: Shows Queen Elizabeth II falling off her throne which has been sitting on top of a globe. The Maori warrior who has been holding up the globe is spinning it around, resulting in the Queen's falling off it. Refers to the debate about New Zealand becoming a republic. Published in North and South Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Buzz Aldrin wants New Zealanders and Australians to colonise Mars. 3 September 2010
Date: 2010
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
Reference: DCDL-0015504
Description: Prince Charles thinks that it would be a good idea if all New Zealanders and Australians were sent to colonise Mars since they are 'talking republic stuff again after Mummy goes'. Text reads 'Buzz Aldrin wants New Zealanders and Australians to colonise Mars'. Buzz Aldrin thinks that NASA astronauts shouldn't go back to the moon but should aim for Mars. Aldrin thinks that a co-operative global effort needs to be established to make Mars an affordable goal for mankind and that countries like Australia and New Zealand should be involved. Both New Zealand and Australia has been talking about cutting ties with Great Britain when the queen dies. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
NZ. AUST. Monarchy. The royal flush? 3 September 2010
Date: 2010
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
Reference: DCDL-0015505
Description: Someone representing both New Zealand and Australia holds a crown bearing the word 'monarchy' over a lavatory with one hand and grasps the lavatory chain with the other. Text reads 'The royal flush?' Refers to discussions about cutting ties to the monarchy and becoming a republic in both New Zealand and Australia when Queen Elizabeth dies. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Er.. enrol up... enrol up..." "You're not giving it much of a sell, mate!" 23 January ...
Date: 2010
From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]
Reference: DCDL-0013574
Description: The cartoon shows a fairground scene. Queen Elizabeth II is sitting on her throne above a tank of water; and there is a target labelled 'republic' just above her head. Prime Minister John Key wearing a Union Jack tie sits at a table on which is a large tub full of balls that represents 'referendum'. The idea is that when a ball hits the target the queen gets dunked in the tank of water. John Key bounces a ball in his hand and feebly asks the public to 'er...enrol up, enrol up'. A boy comments that he isn't 'giving it much of a sell, mate!' Refers to Green Party MP Keith Locke's Head of State Referenda Bill which would send New Zealanders to the polls to decide whether or not to retain the status quo with a British monarch as head of state or move to a New Zealand head of state selected by a democratic process. The bill, which is expected to reach Parliament in March, will have enough support that only two National or ACT Party MPs will have to add their backing for it to pass. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Is that the Movement for a British Republic? I say, one should like to be considered f...
Date: 2003
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0008012
Description: Shows Prince Charles talking on the telephone. Behind him on the wall is a portrait of his 'Mummy' Queen Elizabeth II, and next to him on a table is a newspaper with the headline 'Prince Charles faces lurid sexual allegations'. Refers to rumours of a sexual relationship between Prince Charles and Michael Fawcett, one of his closest advisors. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s). Processing information: Subject heading updated in March 2024 as part of reparative description work.