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Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023521

Description: A man wearing a greenstone necklace, presumably David Rankin, stands in the snow alongside a fence, and tells a man standing on the other side of the fence, holding a cell phone to his ear, 'We were just joking about owning the wind so you can scratch that call to your lawyer'. Context: Ngapuhi's David Rankin and two other iwi leaders have lodged a Waitangi Tribunal claim over the commercial use of wind. Maori leaders are claiming rights over wind to halt the partial sale of state-owned assets, but Prime Minister John Key has dismissed their claim. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024655

Description: The survivalist and television personality, Bear Grylls, and the Prime Minister, John Key, encourage the New Zealand public to eat a giant weta labelled 'TPP deal'. Round 15 of the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks were concluded in New Zealand on 12 December 2012. Aspects of the proposed partnership had caused apprehension among many New Zealanders, despite official claims to its benefits for the New Zealand economy. Bear Grylls is known on his television shows for his eating of unfamiliar and repulsive food. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024664

Description: On New Year's Eve the Prime Minister, John Key, has a nightmare of Kim Dotcom farewelling him from the door of the old year and simultaneously welcoming him to the New Year. The problem of the Kim Dotcom extradition case with its associated disclosures were still unsolved after nearly a year. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024668

Description: Steven Joyce, as a Pet Rescue service, is called in by John Key to rescue Hekia Parata once again from the hole labelled 'Novopay' in which she has found herself. The Ministry of Education's Novopay payment debacle continued into February 2013. Steven Joyce was assigned to provide a task force to find some resolution. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024672

Description: Inspired by the recent Oscar award ceremony, the cartoonist offers nominations of his own: Hekia Parata, the Minister of Education, as 'La Miserable', cleaning up mess of the Novopay issues, the class size debacle, and the closure of Christchurch schools; the Prime Minister, John Key, in 'Djonki unchained', breaking free from 'moderate' government policies; and 'Life of Pi (in the sky)' with the New Zealand Black Caps cricket team facing England (the Lion) in a lifeboat for their forthcoming test series, with the Black Caps optimistic that at least their opponent is not a tiger (officially representing Bangladesh, who had throughly beaten New Zealand in their last test series). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024677

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key in a meeting with a South American leader, who suggests that the countries should trade stereotypes. Behind them are two posters on the wall, one with a baby sleeping under a sombrero, with the word, 'manana', meaning 'tomorrow', juxtaposed with a poster of a man in shorts, gumboots and a sunhat, who says, "Kiwis can!" Refers to Key's recent visit to South America to discuss trade relations between New Zealand and Latin America. Two colour versions of this cartoon available. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024685

Description: Shows a spy talking to Prime Minister John Key on a street corner saying, "In the future, Prime Minister, try to leave the intelligence failures to us." Refers to recent 'brain fades' by the Prime Minister, in which he claimed he has been unable to recall important conversations that he had in the past. Also references issues at the Government Communications Security Bureau. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024687

Description: Shows the ghost of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, visiting New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key in his office. Thatcher's ghost tells Key, "John, punish the poor, indulge the rich, strong currency, sell assets". Refers to the death of Thatcher on 8 April 2013, and Thatcheresque policies in the current New Zealand government. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021750

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key dressed as popstar Lady Gaga on stage congratulating Hekia Parata, Education Minister, and Bill English, Finance Minister, for riling up teachers and meddling with police pay. English suggests they question manhood of Julian Savea next. Parata says people will think they are nuts. Context: Government plans to increase class sizes and scrap rank based pay and general salary increases for police are unpopular. All Black Julian Savea scored three tries in his debut test against Ireland on 9 June 2012. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021751

Description: Shows Prime Minister John key crying and hiding his eyes as he stretches out his hand to Colin Craig, Conservative Party Leader, while they stand on a wedding cake labelled 'Marriage of Convenience'. Context: Key confirmed the Conservative Party is a potential support partner for a centre Right government (Stuff 8 May 2012). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021749

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key surrounded by love hearts running towards a sign pointing to 'vested interests'. Context: Cabinet papers show Key ordered Economic Development Ministry officials to stop work on plans for a national convention centre after Sky City said it might extend its existing facility. Key says he 'advised himself' to chase Sky City for a deal to build the centre in exchange for changes to gambling laws. Key says he had dinner with Sky City bosses in November 2009 at which the centre and Gambling Act issues were discussed (Stuff 19 April 2012). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022788

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key in a ship that represents 'asset sales'. He threatens to ignore Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia if the Maori Party keeps dragging the chain. Context: refers to the Maori Party refusing to endorse the government's sale of state assets. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023524

Description: Shows John Key kneeling and praying for respite from 'overbearing tycoons' as Owen Glenn stands behind him with a sign saying 'Owen Glenn for MP!' Context: Prime Minister John Key is mired in controversy regarding his handling of the illegal spying on internet multi-millionaire Kim Dotcom. The government agreed to contribute $99 million in production costs and add $10 million to Warner Brothers marketing budget for the Hobbit film. When a 2010 dispute with unions threatened to derail the movies, Mr. Key persuaded the Parliament to rewrite its national labour laws. Multi-millionaire Owen Glenn said he would consider a move into politics if a coalition between National or Labour with NZ First was on the cards for the next election. (New Zealand Herald, 7 Oct 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023522

Description: Shows a teacher wearing a mortarboard tapping a cane at a growth chart labelled, 'National's standards', showing the minimum level of integrity. A figure representing John Key stands far below the minimum line, yet the teacher says, 'Well done Johnny - another pass'. Context: The Prime Minister's principles are being called into question over his handling of the illegal spying on internet multi-millionaire Kim Dotcom. Key is leader of the National Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023520

Description: John Key holds an oil barrel labelled 'partial privatisation' and looks at a counterfeit poster of him smiling and holding a container of Chinese infant formula. Key looks at the poster and says, 'The nerve of some people, trying to sell a dodgy formula'. Refers to Chinese infant formula maker, Abid, who falsely claimed their product was made in New Zealand, and used the image of Prime Minister John Key to promote it without his knowledge or permission. Key is currently promoting the sale of state-owned assets, which many consider a dodgy formula. (New Zealand Herald, 2 Sep 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023523

Description: John Key sits alone and crying on tiny piece of crumbling land floating in space. A flag says, 'Planet Key'. Context: Members of parliament have been using metaphors involving planets to describe their opposition as being out of touch. On 19 September, Green party co-leader Metiria Turei quizzed the prime minister over the John Banks donations saga, making repeated references to 'Planet Key'. (The Listener, 20 Sep 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019311

Description: The title is 'The human balloon'. The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key blown up like a balloon by a gas bottle labeled 'Polls'. Context: John Key is way ahead in the polls, the cartoon suggests that he is full of hot air. 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-0018998

Description: Prime Minister John Key forces a large green kiwi money box with 'Compulsory Kiwisaver' printed on it onto a defenceless man saying 'It followed you home and you want to keep it, right?' Context: KiwiSaver's $1000 dollar kickstart bonus could be axed if the Government decides to automatically enrol all workers in the scheme. Prime Minister John Key is proposing the idea of 'soft compulsion' - everyone would be signed up automatically, but can choose to opt out. (3News: 3 August 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1 November 2010

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018980

Description: Prime Minister John Key stands in a doorway and yells 'and not one cent more!' as two children out 'tricking and treating' dash off with a large bag of sweets. The children have 'WB' (Warner Brothers) printed on their shirts. Context: The government agreed to amend the country's labour laws and offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Brothers in order to ensure that Peter Jackson's film 'The Hobbit' is made in New Zealand. 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-0018993

Description: Prime Minister John Key stands on a jetty and talks to the American Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, who stands on a United States' ship. John Key says 'The nukes stay banned but feel free to keep venting your bilge tanks.' A substance representing 'culture' pours from a bilge tank. Context: Hilary Clinton visited New Zealand in November 2010. New Zealand still enforces the ban on nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed ships in her waters. But American 'culture' is here to stay. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).