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Scott, Thomas, 1947- :'Some pesky things, but nothing basically wrong...' 21 February 2013
Date: 2013
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024090
Description: Shows the cartoon character, Mr. Magoo, analysing the details of the SkyCity deal. Context: The National Government has faced a barrage of questions in Parliament over its deal with SkyCity to build a new convention centre in Auckland. Prime Minister John Key has stated that the Deputy Auditor-General's report shows no special treatment towards Sky City, however, opposition parties have intepreted the report differently. Magoo is a wealthy, short-statured retiree who gets into a series of comical situations as a result of his nearsightedness, compounded by his stubborn refusal to admit the problem. (OneNews, 20 Feb 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- :'What happens in Sky City stays in Sky City....' 25 February 2013
Date: 2013
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
By: Setford News Photo Agency
Reference: DCDL-0024101
Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key carrying a suitcase containing lingerie labelled 'Pokie deal' and saying 'What happens in Sky City stays in Sky City'. Refers to the recently released report by the assistant auditor general investigating the Government's role in the tender process for a new convention centre in Auckland. Wider context is the popular saying 'what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas', suggesting that Key's role in the negotiations will remain hidden while the words 'Sweetheart deal' refer to allegations of preferential treatment towards SkyCity. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- :'I'm warning the Govt off- don't play "fast and loose" with your...
Date: 2013
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
By: Setford News Photo Agency
Reference: DCDL-0024277
Description: Shows Member of Parliament, Peter Dunne as a scarecrow, with a crow labelled, Sky City on one side, and a crow labelled, Hobbit on the other side. Dunne warns the government against making deals. Refers to a recent blog post by Dunne offering commentary on the SkyCity and Hobbit deals. (Pundit, 6 March 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Footsies... 28 July 2011
Date: 2011
From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0018462
Description: The title is 'Footsies...' Around a table on which rests a large roast chicken, sits Prime Minister, John Key, leader of United Future, Peter Dunne, and leader of ACT, Don Brash. They have all removed their shoes and are playing 'footsie' under the table as they work at making deals over who will hold the 'Ohariu', 'Epsom' and 'New Plymouth' seats in the November election. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).