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Date: 2010

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0015722

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. An adviser is concerned that the minister's new powers to fast-track laws could easily be abused but a colleague says that he has just passed a law preventing him from repeating that. Refers to the government's earthquake response legislation and the Rugby World Cup 2011 (Empowering) Bill which grants an extraordinary level of power to the Rugby World Cup Minister, Murray McCully. Records for the cartoons in this collection have not been enhanced by a full 'scope and contents' as they are essentially self-explanatory and can be searched by key word. They do have subject headings. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2002

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

Reference: DX-003-052

Description: Shows John Bank's methods of dealing with people who disagree with his views in both his roles as talkback host and Mayor of Auckland. Extended Title - 'BANKSIE'S TALKBA(CK R)ADIO. Kill Swithch. (For objectionable argumentative mutters and commie ravers...) BANKSIE'S COUNCIL (CHA)MBERS. Kill Switch. (For objectionable argumentative commie rentacrowd... set the dogs on them) Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2002

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DX-005-228

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015726

Description: Refers to the government's earthquake response legislation and the Rugby World Cup 2011 (Empowering) Bill. 26 experts in constitutional law from all six of the country's law faculties have penned a letter condemning the Government's earthquake response legislation. No sooner was their work in the public eye than the similarly flawed Rugby World Cup 2011 (Empowering) Bill was reported back from a select committee, with a recommendation that it pass. It also goes far beyond what is required to get things done. In bypassing the normal consent process, the bill says the authority does not have to hold hearings on applications and that its decisions can be challenged in the High Court only on points of law. Effectively, the legislation asks New Zealanders to accept that the Rugby World Cup Minister knows best. It is he who knows how the event must be run. Precisely the same attitude pervades the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act. This hands individual Government ministers the power to change almost every law, thereby handing Parliament's normal law-making role to the Executive. Their decisions cannot be challenged in any court'. (NZ Herald editorial - 1 October 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2002

From: Crimp, Daryl, 1958-:[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post and other newspapers]

Reference: DX-012-004

Description: Mrs New Zealand Public wonders whether it was wise for the New Zealand Government to offer to pay the ransom in the baby Kahu Durie kidnap case. Mr New Zealand Public wrying suggests not, if the Prime Minister Helen Clark is going to sign the cheque. This relates to Helen Clarks signing art works, which were donated to charity auctions, that she didn't paint or draw. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2006

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

Reference: DCDL-0001567

Description: It is Waitangi day and a cameraman is on his way to the Treaty celebrations at Te Tii Marae and Whare Runanga. When he arrives at a signpost pointing to the celebration places, he discovers that there is a sign for pakeha media pointing in the opposite direction. Refers to the fact that pakeha media were banned from Treaty celebrations. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2003

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

Reference: DX-002-195

Description: In a series of three vignettes, three different men are shown commenting on information at different press conferences. A Team New Zealand official denies that Russell Coutts' comments on his time with the yachting syndicate are true, maori activist Peter Sharples is outraged over the media's reporting on Waitangi Day, and United States Secretary of State Colin Powell reports on America's intelligence on Iraq. The United States intelligence was later proved to be false. Extended Title - Team NZ- Coutts version. Waitangi- NZ Media. Iraq Report- UN. 'Right!' Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2005

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

Reference: DX-014-751

Description: The scene shows a boat named 'Wananga' and labelled 'Council' sitting on the floor of the ocean. Above, on the surface of the sea is a rubber dinghy in which sits Trevor Mallard, Minister of Education, making his threat about the Wananga's having twenty one days to convince him that it can get itself out of its financial difficulties; its failure to do so will mean that a Commissioner will be appointed. Mr Mallard announced in early May a $20 million loan to bail out the Te Awamutu-based tertiary institute which he said was on the brink of insolvency. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023493

Description: The politician asks a reporter why he always uses grumpy looking photos, and asks when would be a good time to take a photo where he looks happy. His aid answers, 'on pay day.' Refers to a Massey University study which compared newspaper coverage during the 2011 elections, where images of incumbent and winner John Key appeared almost twice as often as photos of challenger Phil Goff. In many of the photos, Goff looked grumpy, which can send negative messages to viewers. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023486

Description: Former Leader of the Labour Party, Phil Goff, confronts a reporter about his coverage of National Party members of parliament during the 2011 elections in New Zealand. The reporter states he was told not provide media coverage of Goff by members of the National Party. Refers to research by a Massey University professor that four of the country's top newspapers were biased in their coverage of the 2011 election. The study revealed that all four papers exhibited substantial bias in their selection and use of images during the election campaign, most of it in favour of Key and the National Party. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024002

Description: Shows MP Steven Joyce handing a report card marked D- to an unruly and lazy students labelled Novopay. Joyce notes that he will soon have him up to National Standard. Refers to the ongoing problems with Novopay, the government computer system used to administer teachers' pay and may also refer to negative public perceptions around the system of National Standards in New Zealand schools. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024055

Description: Shows a background and two figures as a parody of Edvard Munch's painting The Scream. The caption explains that they are cabinet ministers reacting to the news that Novopay will be handling the paying of their wages and perks from now on. Wider context refers to the ongoing problems with Novopay, the system used to administer school teacher salaries. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024317

Description: The Politician tries to put a positive spin on job losses. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024206

Description: The New Zealand public contemplate a dead drought stricken landscape. As well as lack of water, there is a lack of moderate pay scales for CEOs, satisfaction with EQC, quality TV, generous insurance companies, brilliant Solid Energy management, the integrity of John Banks (and by implication that of other MPs), quality education ministers, worthwhile overseas trips by the Prime Minister, 'clever' NZ First MPs and a boost for the West Coast among others. Considered from a Canterbury perspective, the drought of early 2013 becomes a symbol for many of the recent political and social ailments afflicting the land. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024643

Description: The Politician is told that in order 'to throw the news media off the scent' the breakfast meeting with the head of the intelligence service will be held at lunchtime. Refers to media revelations that John Key and Ian Grant held a breakfast meeting just prior to Grant's appointment as head of the Government Communications Security Bureau. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024826

Description: Shows the word, "utu!" coming from MP Aaron Gilmore's phone. Text at the top of the cartoon reads, 'valeDICKHEADtory speech...' Refers to Aaron Gilmore's farewell speech from Parliament. Gilmore resigned from Parliament after an incident at a hotel in Hamner Springs where he called a waiter a 'dickhead' for refusing to serve him more wine. Later he sent text messages to some of his enemies which stated, "Utu- you should learn what it means". (3 News, 13 May 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024747

Description: The Politician notes that the controversy about him in the Press is distracting people from the real issues facing the country, and the aide replies that he's right, 'Well done!'. Wider context may refer to the extensive media coverage given to a number of MPs in April 2013; most notably Aaron Gilmore and John Key. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0024771

Description: Commentary from the artist: "The events in Cleveland, Ohio are chilling. Could it happen here....? My cartoon is a bit tongue in cheek, but addresses issue of media control in New Zealand. The cartoon depicts John Key, Bill English and Stephen Joyce via the persona of the three brothers currently in the spotlight in Cleveland, Ohio, for imprisoning three young women for ten years in a suburban house." In May 2013, three Puerto Rican brothers in Cleveland Ohio were arrested for imprisoning three women. A parody newspaper story, with 'photographs' showing 'Juan Key, Bill Iglesias and Stefano Joyce'. The accompanying text lists 'intellectual restraints', 'constant spin' and a 'subserviant media roped in' to control any information while the three 'kept a whole country in a vice'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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-0024611

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key disappearing into a hole after he is 'put on the dreadful spot' by questions from a reporter. Wider context refers to John Key's announcement that he will no longer answer questions from the media about his actions without warning. This followed the controversy over his role in the appointment of Ian Fletcher. See Stuff, 5 April 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024617

Description: One man reads a paper with an article headed 'Maurice Williamson Gay Icon' and comments to another that he 'knew a lot of gay guys were lonely, but not that lonely...'. Wider context refers to National MP Maurice Williamson's speech to Parliament when the Marriage Equality Bill passed its third reading in Parliament on 18 April 2013. New Zealand has become the 13th country in the world to legalise gay marriage. In his speech Williamson questioned the likelihood of a 'gay onslaught' and noted the 'big gay rainbow' over his Pakuranga electorate. Williamson's speech went viral, becoming an internet hit and earning him many fans. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).