Elections - New Zealand - Northland Region

Date: 2015

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0030683

Description: Shows New Zealand First leader Winston Peters dressed as a singer performing a version of the song 'My Way', made famous by Frank Sinatra. Refers to the announcement by Peters that he would run for the Northland electorate seat in the March 2015 by-election. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.); Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-

Reference: DCDL-0030705

Description: Under the heading 'The Potentate's New Hat', Prime Minister John Key adopts the pose of an autocratic ruler, saying "...and would someone puuhleeese remind the children of Northland that there are no free lunches." In the background slaves are shown working on a pyramid that is morphing into the Beehive, topped by the Eye of Providence from the American dollar bill. Refers to pre-by-election promises and the National Party's stance around the lunches in schools programme. The cartoonist Tweeted: There are #NoFreeLunches. Or roads or bridges. #NorthlandByElection. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0030781

Description: Shows New Zealand First leader Winston Peters in charge of a 'Winston Xperience' tour bus and saying "Woohoo! First on the itinerary... a manic rant on immigration!" Among the worried-looking bus passengers, one says "Oh gawd! I hope help is on its way... for us!" Refers to Peters' decision to stand in the Northland by-election and the New Zealand First party's advocacy for stricter immigration. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0030782

Description: Shows a National Party car on its way to Northland but the road is blocked by a massive slip that includes a huge rock looking like New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. The car occupant says "A bridge? Be cheaper to dynamite then forget about it!" Refers to Peters' strong challenge in the Northland by-election, and National's promise to upgrade bridges in the region. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030850

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist reads "Winston Peters romps home in the Northland by-election, sending a clear message to the National Party". Two cartoons, both showing Winston Peters dressed as Winston Churchill and giving a two-fingered salute (as opposed to Churchill's victory sign). One version has the text Winston with 'win' highlighted. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030851

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist reads "Winston Peters and NZ First add political clout to the opposition after Northland by-election result". Two cartoons, both featuring the heading 'New Zealand Fist' where the 'r' has been crossed out of First. Also includes a large fist extending from the New Zealand First Party's logo. Additional text reads 'Giving the opposition a helping hand' and 'The old hand at work'. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons

By: Northern advocate (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0030688

Description: 'Klarc' cartoons commenting on political and social issues in New Zealand published in the Northern Advocate on Saturdays and also some published in the local Whangarei 'Scene' magazine. Shows a large fish labelled Northland eyeing an empty fishing hook and asking "Where's the bait, Winston?" Refers to the Northland by-election and the various promises and electioneering tactics employed by each candidate, in particular, the promises of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0030821

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist reads "Eleven candidates will contest the Northland by-election but the presence of a Labour candidate waters down the oppositions chances of taking the seat from National and it looks like a Government win". Shows the National Party logo forming part of the word 'Northland' and differing text referring to the Northland by-election. Three versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030844

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist reads "Bill English created some confusion with National's promise to build ten bridges in the Northland by-election, by indicating that if they did not win the bridges would not be built". Two versions of a cartoon featuring a profile drawing of Bill English and a bridge with labels progressing from lose to win. Text at bottom reads: National's buy-election plan in plain English. Variant texts read: Bridging the gap and Bridge over troubled waters. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons

By: Northern advocate (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0030689

Description: 'Klarc' cartoons commenting on political and social issues in New Zealand published in the Northern Advocate on Saturdays and also some published in the local Whangarei 'Scene' magazine. Shows two forestry workers who have felled a number of trees to reveal a large rock formation representing the head of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. One worker asks "Now that we've tidied up the site, will people have to pay to see it?" and the other replies "Probably not if they've got a super gold card". Refers to the by-election in Northland and campaign promises from Winston Peters. In particular the reference is to Peter's SuperGold card scheme, and his intention to extend the Government subsidy to Auckland ferry operators. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030831

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist reads "Cyclone Pam has upgraded to severe storm warning as it comes in from the north and Winston Peters has generated a few warnings of his own to the government as he leads the polls in the Northland by-election". Shows a cyclone with the face of Winston Peters at its centre. The cyclone sends out lightening and approaches the Beehive. Heading reads 'Storm warning update' and then has Cyclone Pam replaced with Peters. Also includes text as follows: Danger from the North - strong winds, gusts of hot air, erosion, widespread flooding, high water levels and there could be some loss of power (more bridges may come in handy).' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0030686

Description: Shows Winston Peters riding a horse labelled NZ First in the direction of 'Northland'. In the background, National's candidate for Northland, Mark Osborne, says to Prime Minister John Key "This isn't even a horse... It's a donkey!" Key is carrying boards and a hammer and says "Don't worry we can build a few bridges and cut him off at the pass!" Also in the background the Labour Party is shown as a rocking horse. Refers to the various parties contesting the Northland by-election and to their campaign promises, which have included discussion around upgrading of bridges. Published in the Dominion Post, 16 March 2015 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0030785

Description: Shows two men looking at a weather map of New Zealand showing adverse weather systems about to hit the country. One man who looks like Prime Minister John Key says "Forget about Pam! Start sandbagging the north for Cyclone Winston!" Refers to both Cyclone Pam and the effect of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters in the Northland by-election. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0030827

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist reads "Winston Peters leads the polls in the Northland By-election". Shows NZ First leader Winston Peters as a racing car driver in 'poll position' in the 'Northland Grand Prix'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

By: Sunday star times (Newspaper); Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-

Reference: DCDL-0030704

Description: Prime Minister John Key holds a hammer and stands by National MP Mark Osborne, saying "Buy the Mark Osborne luxury pack before March 28 and we'll throw in broadband, ten two-lane bridges, a motorway, and social housing!!!" Osborne asks "Social housing? What's that John?" while in the background three figures are shown living under a bridge. Refers to the Northland by-election and various campaign promises, with the suggestion that the National party are promising development in the Northland region to encourage votes. Cartoonist Tweeted: A Package Deal for #Northland. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0030716

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist says "Winston Peters' suggestion that the National Party have somehow 'used' the public revelation of a 1080 poison threat as a means to derail his lead in the polls is, in itself, a toxic bombshell. If he's right, then one would imagine the fur is really going to fly in the week ahead of the by-election. Cartoon depicts NZ First leader Winston Peter and National Party candidate in the Northland by-election Mark Osborne. Note: the slogan "Vote the Boss, not the Hoss" appeared on a placard supporting Winston Peters. It refers to 'Hoss' Cartwright, a character in the TV series "Bonanza". Mark Osborne has a certain ressemblance to him. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0030715

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist says "Labour's apparent decision to 'gift' the Northland by-election to Winston Peters is noteworthy for one key reason - Labour are now employing the same tactics that have worked a treat for National." Shows a number of wealthy figures discussing the Northland by-election, and making comments including that Andrew Little has behaved "like a slimy rat with no respect for the workings of democracy" and that "Dicking Hone in Te Tai Tokerau won us the election". Refers to the Northland by-election, in which Labour leader Andrew Little did not openly endorse New Zealand First candidate Winston Peters, but nor did he openly encourage voting for the Labour candidate Willow Jean prime, allegedly suggesting that voters should "send a message to the government" and that the Labour candidate may not be in the best position to do so. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030853

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist reads "Nationals by-election bribes didn't work as Northland rejected them". Shows John Key dressed as a bride saying "Come back... we can build.. um.. bridges... what about the bridges?" The title has 'here comes the bribe' replaced with 'there goes the bribe'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030847

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist reads "Current vacancies making the news". Under a sign reading 'Vacancies' are One Direction, Top Gear and Northland. Refers to Zayn Malik leaving the band One Direction, Jeremy Clarkson's suspension from BBC television show Top Gear and the by-election in Northland. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

By: Sunday star times (Newspaper); Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-

Reference: DCDL-0030708

Description: A four-part cartoon under the heading 'And then, just as suddenly, the notes stopped'. Shows four different ransom notes with various threats and promises, including 'Vote Osborne & get free gifts' and 'Vote Osborne or the underdog dies!' Wider context is the promises and threats in the Northland by-election. Specific context refers to allegations that National Party MP Shane Reti phoned an advocacy group for road improvements and suggested they keep quiet for the next two and half weeks or risk no action. The cartoonist Tweeted: Ransom notes in #Northland. & then just as suddenly they stopped. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).