Political stability

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017023

Description: Maori Party MP Hone Harawira and Co-leader Pita Sharples are each about to smash opposite ends of their waka; Co-leader Tariana Turia peers anxiously over the edge of the waka. Pita Sharples says 'Hey!' and is perhaps holding out a conciliatory hand but is rejected by Harawira who says 'What?' Context - criticisms of Maori Party policy and thinking by Hone Harawira has led to a complaint being laid against him by fellow Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell. This means an investigation that could lead to expulsion for Hone or some sort of conciliation. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017032

Description: Co-leader of the Maori Party Hone Harawira has cut the waka in half leaving renegade Maori Party MP Hone Harawira clinging to one half while several others keep paddling the other. Pita Sharples says 'Sorry, Hone. For safety reasons we've had to cut you adrift...' Context - criticisms of Maori Party policy and thinking by Hone Harawira has led to a complaint being laid against him by fellow Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell. This means an investigation that could lead to expulsion for Hone or some sort of conciliation. Party president Pem Bird has announced a complete media ban until the disciplinary process for Mr Harawira is complete. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

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

Reference: DCDL-0013178

Description: Shows Helen Clark and John Key driving a moped scooter over the 'Nippon Clip-ons' of the Auckland Harbour bridge which represent Consensus politics. The clip-ons are dangerously tacked on to the side of the bridge. Refers to the consensus between Labour and National parties. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017043

Description: Maori Party MP Hone Harawira sits on the end of the 'Maori' branch of a large tree representing the 'political system'. Co-leader of the Maori Party Pita Sharples is sawing through the branch of the tree and says 'Heh! It's a long fall from here Hone...' not realising that he himself will also fall. Context - criticisms of Maori Party policy and thinking by Hone Harawira have led to a complaint being laid against him by fellow Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell. This means an investigation that could lead to expulsion for Hone or some sort of conciliation; the stability of the Maori Party is in jeopardy . Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017038

Description: Maori Party MP Hone Harawira hangs 'suspended' upside down from a rope. A second version has the name 'Harawira' across Hone's jacket. Context - criticisms of Maori Party policy and thinking by Hone Harawira have led to a complaint being laid against him by fellow Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell. This means an investigation that could lead to expulsion for Hone or some sort of conciliation. Party president Pem Bird has announced a complete media ban until the disciplinary process for Mr Harawira is complete. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016884

Description: Maori Party MP Hone Harawira has been chained inside a dog kennel. Outside Co-leaders Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia wonder what to do about him; Pita Sharples says 'But what if we let him go and he goes for us?' Context - The problem of criticism of his own party by maverick Maori Party MP Hone Harawira. Harawira says that many Maori believe the party has not been able to be an independent voice because of its government partnership and so Mr Harawira is calling for his party to consider its options at the next election. Mr Harawira said that the problem was exacerbated because when the Maori Party was going into coalition with National, the whole world was going into recession and when this happens their (National) choice is to help the rich guy, help the big business, on the basis that they will stay here and keep their business here and everybody will get a job He said the Maori Party needed to get back to supporting basic social policies to help the poor. (Stuff 18 January 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016960

Description: The title reads 'Missing prize pet returns to owner neutered -' The cartoon shows Maori Party co-leaders Tariana Turia and Pita Sharples trying to entice Maori MP Hone Harawira to come to them. Tariana Turia holds a sausage and Pita Sharples an axe. Together they call 'Here Hone - here boy - good boy - here Hone' Behind them is Maori MP Te Ururoa Flavell who is carrying a chopping block. Context - Te Ururoa Flavell has laid a complaint that relates to a Sunday Star-Times column in which Mr Harawira said his party was too close to the National "anti-Maori" Government. The saga continues... Colour and black and white versions available. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016874

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The minister says that he will not be standing as an independent at the next election because he feels that he can do more damage by remaining in the party. Context - Maori MP Hone Harawira has criticised the Maori Party for not been able to be an independent voice because of its government partnership and will possibly stand as an independent at the next election in November. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Smith, Hayden James, 1976-:[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0017115

Description: Co-leaders of the Maori Party Tariana Turia and Pita Sharples struggle to paddle a waka upstream; they are towing Maori Party MP Hone Harawira who sits in a rubber ring that is tied to the waka by a rope and is perilously close to a waterfall. Pita Sharples says 'Not sure if this is any easier than when he was paddling backwards'. Context - criticisms of Maori Party policy and thinking by Hone Harawira has led to a complaint being laid against him by fellow Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell. This means an investigation that could lead to expulsion for Hone or some sort of conciliation. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016945

Description: The title is 'Main faultline to be probed'. The cartoon shows an image of Maori Party MP Hone Harawira with two small firemen on his shoulder squirting water into one ear so that it explodes out of the other. One of the firemen says 'I tell ya now the next quake will be an eight point four!' Context - The problem of criticism of his own party by maverick Maori Party MP Hone Harawira. Harawira says that many Maori believe the party has not been able to be an independent voice because of its government partnership and so Mr Harawira is calling for his party to consider its options at the next election. Mr Harawira said that the problem was exacerbated because when the Maori Party was going into coalition with National, the whole world was going into recession and when this happens their choice (National) is to help the rich guy, help the big business, on the basis that they will stay here and keep their business here and everybody will get a job He said the Maori Party needed to get back to supporting basic social policies to help the poor. There is a reference to the Christchurch earthquake of 4 September 2010 and the many strange ways of trying to predict the earthquakes and aftershocks that Christchurch has been experiencing.. (Stuff 18 January 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014238

Description: The cartoon shows a row of identical images of the Beehive hung on a gallery wall. Beneath each picture is a legend reading 'Original John Key'. Text above reads 'A hung parliament'. Refers to a sketch called 'Beehive 10' donated by John Key to an art auction to raise money for Christchurch's Linwood College. The Herald has been assured the sketch is Mr Key's own work. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017007

Description: In four frames Maori Party MP Hone Harawira shows how he might appear if he was 'sacked from the Maori Party' and became independent. He could join the Green Party, grow dreads and say 'Peace Bro!', he could join NZ First, wear a striped suit and produce a 'Maori Gold Card', or he could join Labour, develop a gap between his two front teeth like Phil Goff and say 'Please!' in an ingratiating way. Context - The problem of criticism of his own party by maverick Maori Party MP Hone Harawira. Harawira says that many Maori believe the party has not been able to be an independent voice because of its government partnership and so Mr Harawira is calling for his party to consider its options at the next election. Mr Harawira said that the problem was exacerbated because when the Maori Party was going into coalition with National, the whole world was going into recession and when this happens their choice (National) is to help the rich guy, help the big business, on the basis that they will stay here and keep their business here and everybody will get a job He said the Maori Party needed to get back to supporting basic social policies to help the poor. (Stuff 18 January 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016880

Description: Two dinosaurs fight; one of them, representing the Maori Party with the head of co-leader Pita Sharples, tells the other who represents Hone Harawira 'If you keep up this constant in-fighting we're both going to go out of existence!!' Context - Maori Party MP Hone Harawira says that many Maori believe the party has not been able to be an independent voice because of its government partnership and so Mr Harawira is calling for his party to consider its options at the next election. Mr Harawira said that the problem was exacerbated because when were going into coalition with National, the whole world was going into recession and when this happens their choice is to help the rich guy, help the big business, on the basis that they will stay here and keep their business here and everybody will get a job He said the Maori Party needed to get back to supporting basic social policies to help the poor. (Stuff 18 January 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016851

Description: The title reads 'Liquefaction explained...' and continues 'The friction created when a small radical element rubs up against mainstream NZ leading to instability and agitation on the foreshore, culminating in an upwelling of total bollocks...' The cartoon shows a mound of liquefaction with the head of Maori MP Hone Harawira gushing out of it. Context - Instability in the Maori Party created by Hone Harawira's outspoken criticism of the party which he believes is in danger of selling out to its constituents in its efforts to meet the coalition demands of the National Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017019

Description: The cartoon shows a politician representing the 'Maori Party' (possibly Pita Sharples) trying 'Political hypnosis' on 'the nation' who is 'falling asleep again'. Context - Maori Party MP Hone Harawira is being disciplined by his party for refusing to toe the party line as it struggles with policy that allows it to be National's coalition partner. Right now he has been stood down but it is unclear whether he will be sacked from the party or not and also whether he wants to remain in the party or not. If he leaves and goes independent many Maori will ally themselves with him rather than the Maori Party. Harawira is furious because the Maori Party has hired a $25,000 lawyer, Mei Chen, with no discussion with his kaumatua and kuia at all. He says 'The process of Kaupapa Maori has been ignored, the constitutional process has been ignored, communication has clearly broken down right across the party, and I think that what most Maori Party members would want is for this whole mess to be set aside, cancel the lawyer, save the money, drop the disciplinary procedures, set the suspension aside, disappear onto a marae somewhere with a clear directive - and don't come out till it's all been sorted out properly. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017060

Description: Co-leaders of the Maori Party drive a car that has no tires and that is propped up on bricks by frantically running their feet backwards and forwards in midair (the car appears to have no floor); they make 'vroom vroom' noises. On the car are the words 'Maori Party Disciplinary Vehicle'. Context - criticisms of Maori Party policy and thinking by Hone Harawira have led to a complaint being laid against him by fellow Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell. This means an investigation that could lead to expulsion for Hone or some sort of conciliation; the stability of the Maori Party is in jeopardy. The suggestion here is that the Maori Party is not getting very far in disciplining Hone Harawira. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016999

Description: Co-leader of the Maori Party Tariana Turia stands beside an impressive Maori carving and makes a speech; she says 'The thoughts and prayers of the Maori Party are with the Egyptian people. We hope Mubarak goes into exile... and could he please take Hone Harawira with him'... Context - The conflict within the Maori Party over Hone Harawira who has voiced criticism about what is seen by many Maori as the cosying up to the government by the Maori Party leaders. There is debate about whether Hone Harawira should be expelled from the Maori Party or somehow accommodated - expulsion will bring its own problems. There is also reference to the massive uprising against President Mubarak in Egypt. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017125

Description: Text reads 'Hone - the Maori word for John and the Pakeha meaning!' The cartoon shows Maori Party MP Hone Harawira standing with his arms folded in a mood of obstinate forebearance while someone nearby 'hones' (wordplay on 'Hone' and 'hone' as in 'sharpens') a large axe on a grinder. Context - criticisms of Maori Party policy and thinking by Hone Harawira has led to a complaint being laid against him by fellow Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell. This means an investigation that could lead to expulsion for Hone or some sort of conciliation. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017013

Description: Maori Party MP Hone Harawira stirs a huge cooking pot for the boil-up that he has invited his friends to; his mother Titewhai Harawira brandishes a three-pronged fork beside him. Looking on in anticipation are Maori Party co-leaders Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia and PM John Key. Pita Sharples expresses gratitude at being invited to dinner for a chance to 'sort things out'. Hone Harawira asks them if they would like a spa first. Clearly he intends cooking them. Context - the controversy between Hone Harawira and the Maori Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

Reference: DCDL-0017167

Description: The cartoon shows Maori Party MP Hone Harawira leaping from a train that represents the 'Maori Party'. Context - The problem of criticism of his own party by maverick Maori Party MP Hone Harawira. Harawira says that many Maori believe the party has not been able to be an independent voice because of its government partnership and so Mr Harawira is calling for his party to consider its options at the next election. Mr Harawira has said the Maori Party needed to get back to supporting basic social policies to help the poor. (Stuff 18 January 2011) This has led to a complaint being laid against him by fellow Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell which resulted in an investigation that could lead to expulsion for Hone or some sort of conciliation. In fact Hone Harawira has chosen to resign. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).