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Hubbard, James, 1949- :[Christchurch earthquake] 1 March 2011
Date: 2011
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0017205
Description: As a man and a woman walk along the man comments that 'for 2 minutes yesterday people were joined as one in a spirit of caring and thoughtful reflection...' The woman, speaking about their personal life, wonders why they only ever manage 2 minutes of that. Context - at 12.51 pm on Tuesday 1 March 2011 (exactly a week after the catastrophic Christchurch earthquake of 22 February) all of New Zealand stopped for two minutes of silent contemplation. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"I never told anyone he sold drugs and had an arsenal 'cos he was a good guy, my mate, ...
Date: 2009
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0011201
Description: Shows two 'lethal' problems. In the first frame is a gun that 'should be registered and kept locked up in a secure facility...' and in the second is a 'friend' of the gunsman who is in a strait kacket and has a washer as a head. This 'friend' says he never told anyone about the drugs and arsenal because the gunman was a mate, a good guy, a legend...'. Refers to the Napier shooting by the owner of the arsenal, Jan Molenaar, of a policeman, Len Snee, during a seige. Suggests that those who knew about Molenaar's arsenal and kept quiet were as lethal as the gun itself. Also suggests that there should be stricter gun regulations. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
[Electioneering at Ratana] 24 January 2011
Date: 2011
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0016908
Description: A man representing 'Ratana' holds up a burning hoop that represents 'votes' through which two poodles representing National and Labour try to jump. Context - the Ratana church annual celebrations in January at which political leaders traditionally endeavour to gain votes in a run up to an election. There will be a general election in November 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- :[Cost of petrol] 11 March 2011
Date: 2011
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0017301
Description: A petrol pump hose and dripping nozzle zigzags its way up a graph. Context - Petrol prices are within three cents of a record high, after soaring overnight on the back of global oil prices. A litre of 91 octane now costs $2.16, up five cents from yesterday while a litre of premium sits at $2.22 - both are just shy of 2008's record high prices. AA petrolwatch spokesman Mark Stockdale said the price of oil had gone up because of the instability in Libya and New Zealand's worsening exchange rate. (Stuff 8 March 2011) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
"The police do a wonderful job, and, neither Mr Broad..." "... or Mr Pope was pushed!" ...
Date: 2011
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0016938
Description: PM John Key and Minister of Police Judith Collins stand on the edge of a cliff over which they have nudged Police Commissioner Howard Broad and Deputy Police Commissioner Rob Pope. John Key and Paula Bennett agree that the police do a wonderful job and that neither Mr Broad nor Mr Pope was pushed. Context - The 2007 Bazley inquiry was sparked by Dominion Post investigations into police conduct. Since the inquiry, police have been criticised for taking too long to implement the cultural changes identified. The report revealed nepotism, discrimination against women and poor performance among senior staff as problems within the police force. A day after PricewaterhouseCoopers released its third report following the 2007 Commission of Inquiry into police conduct. Deputy Police Commissioner Rob Pope nnounced his retirement. Police Commissioner Howard Broad has announced that he is not seeking a second term of office when his term ends next April. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Seaside hierarchy - 1. Defenceless creatures. 2. Scum... 3. Seal bashers. 7 December 2010
Date: 2010
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0016303
Description: The title of the cartoon is 'seaside hierarchy'. On the shore is a seal and a gull described as 'defenceless creatures'; on the water's surface is scum attracting flies and described as 'foul or extraneous matter that forms on the surface of liquid'; on the bottom of the ocean are tiny specks described as 'seal bashers'. The 'defenceless creatures' are number one in the hierarchy and the 'seal bashers' are number three. Refers to the slaughter of 23 fur seals on 1st December 22 kilometres north of Kaikoura between the Waterfall Stream car park and the Ohau Point seal colony, which attracts thousands of wildlife-loving tourists each year. There are rewards of more than $14,000 on offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- : "Under MMP I believe I can get the numbers!" 4 April 2011
Date: 2011
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0017483
Description: Former Maori Party MP Hone Harawira is dressed as a clown and plays several different musical instruments as he proclaims 'Under MMP I believe I can get the numbers!' A man behind him is reading a report in a newspaper that says 'Online poll to decide Harawira's new party name; the man suggests to a friend 'Motor Mouth Party'. Context - Names have started rolling in for a new party being considered by former Maori Party MP Hone Harawira, but he is still to decide whether he will launch one for this year's election. Harawira has been running a poll on his website, and revealed that several names had been pitched up. (Stuff 4 April 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- :[Hone Harawira consigned to "Siberia"] 9 March 2011
Date: 2011
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0017265
Description: In a snowy landscape former Maori Party MP Hone Harawira shakes hands with an abominable snowman who represents 'Disgruntled would be's'. The snowman says 'The abominable Harawira I presume?' A newspaper lying in the snow reads 'Consigned to "Siberia" Hone to gauge support for new party'. Context - Independent MP Hone Harawira says he will have a broom closet for an office and sit in Siberia in Parliament, but it's worth it to be free. He has also outlined an agenda which could be the platform for a new political party. Mr Harawira last month quit the Maori Party before its national council ruled on a disciplinary committee recommendation to expel him. He fell out with his party when his caucus colleague Te Ururoa Flavell made a complaint over the Mr Harawira's outspoken criticism of the party's relationship with the Government and accusations it was supporting anti-Maori policies. (NZ Herald 16 March 2011) Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- :[New Gov. Gen. has unshakeable belief in New Zealanders in the f...
Date: 2011
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0017264
Description: As a man stands up to his knees in liquefaction as Christchurch rocks in another aftershock he reads a newspaper which has one headline reading 'More severe aftershocks in Christchurch' and a second headline that reads 'I have an unshakeable belief in New Zealanders says next Gov. Gen.'. Context - Two earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks have hit Christchurch, the first on 4 September 2010 and a second more devastating one on 22 February 2011. The new Governor General is Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae; he takes over the role from incumbent Sir Anand Satyanand in August 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"These are taken but would sir care to look at something else?" 26 August 2009
Date: 2009
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0012135
Description: Prime Minister John Key welcomes Pita Sharples, Co-leader of the Maori Party, to a seat in the sun but points him towards a seat that represents 'Foreshore seabed concession' because all the 'Auckland supercity seats' are taken. Refers to the argument about Maori seats on the supercity council which Pita Sharples advocates. The suggestion in the cartoon is that because the Maori Party has already won what can be seen as a concession in the Foreshore and Seabed debate, (a review) they should not expect to get the seats that they want on the supercity council. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- : Quake may cost insurance co's up to $16B. 6 March 2011
Date: 2011
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0017262
Description: A man representing New Zealand reads a newspaper whose headline is ''Quake may cost insurance co's up to $16B'. Above him is an enormous mosquito that represents 'increased premiums' and that is about to suck the blood out of him; it casts a huge menacing shadow in which the man stands. Context - Insurance companies have experienced massive losses after the Canterbury earthquake. This may ultimately result in higher premiums as insurance companies try to recoup from their loss. According to Chris Ryan, Insurance Council chief executive, "The quake would probably result in foreign reinsurance companies increasing the premiums they charged local insurers." (Stuff 9 Sep 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"They say we got it wrong with our recruiting of this man Wilce, so we'll get it wrong ...
Date: 2010
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0015804
Description: Former PM Jenny Shipley and former National Party President Michelle Boag sit together over a glass of wine in the 'Momentum Consulting' offices. Boag is reading a newspaper with a headline reading 'Super City recruiter challenged after defence CV scandal. They are outraged that an assumption is being made that because they got it wrong with 'this man Wilce' they will also get it wrong when they line up the supercity executives and agree that it is unfair to think that 'we don't know our own friends'. Michelle Boag is a senior executive at Momentum in the public relations field, and Dame Jenny Shipley is on the Momentum Consulting Group board. The CV scandal refers to Momentum's part in the appointment of Roger Wilce as a top scientist in the Defence Force and his dismissal after his credentials were found to be false. Momentum was contracted to recruit about 45 Auckland Super City executives but Ms Boag said she would not be involved after claims that her links with Mr Banks' mayoral campaign created a conflict of interest. Michelle Boag has been involved in an email scandal in which she asked the recipient in an email bearing the company's logo to let her know if they wanted to contribute to Mr Banks' campaign. In another email also bearing Momentum livery and under the heading "John Banks for Mayor", Ms Boag says she wants "a more experienced Mayor for the first Super City which will also help the National Party to another term in central government". (NZ Herald 23 September 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
The 'H' in Wanganui.. "Hell! It's a start..." 7 May 2009
Date: 2009
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0011196
Description: Shows a huge black silhouette of a gang member with a little man representing the 'patch ban' and flexing his muscles that is stitched onto the shadow as a patch. Text reads 'The 'h' in Wanganui'. The 'patch ban' figure is pleased to declare it a start. Refers to the legislation passed to ban gang patches in public places in Wanganui that has been promoted by Mayor, Michael Laws. Michael Laws is also trying hard to prevent the 'h' being put into the name of the city of Wanganui. Alternate version of DCDL-0011197 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
[Hone Harawira and the Maori Party]. 8 February 2011
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).
Out from under the woodwork... CANTERBURY. Looter. Looter. Looter. Politics. Politics. ...
Date: 2010
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0015533
Description: The cartoon shows rubble and ruined buildings after the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010. Rats representing 'looters' run over the buildings taking advantage as do cockroaches representing 'politics'. Refers to a certain amount of looting but also the high profiles during the aftermath of Mayor Bob Parker with local body elections only a few weeks away and PM John Key in particular. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Aw, I dunno, sometimes their fencing looks just fine..." 20 December 2009
Date: 2009
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0013388
Description: Shows a man reading a newspaper outside a fortified prison on the walls of which are illustrations of gang members who look like gorillas. The newspaper reports that the Mayor of Wanganui (Michael Laws) wants gang fortifications and fences gone but the man thinks to himself that sometimes the fencing looks just fine - meaning when gang members are in prison. Refers to gang problems in Wanganui. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"The forecast for Waitangi Day for all of NZ is torrential humbug, followed by scattere...
Date: 2010
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0013664
Description: The cartoon shows a weather forecaster standing in front of a map of New Zealand that shows a whole lot of weather variations. He talks about the weather forecast for Waitangi Day as being 'torrential humbug, followed by scattered controversy, occasional goodwill, strong wind and long spells of apathy and chaos'. Refers to Waitangi Day celebrations and the usual range of controversy. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- :"Hope you don't mind Will, but I can't get a 'copter for love no...
Date: 2011
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0017723
Description: PM John Key casually crosses his knee over his other leg as he relaxes in the wedding coach with a startled looking Prince William (Kate is hidden under her veil.) John Key says 'Hope you don't mind Will, but I can't get a 'copter for love nor money, and the traffic is a killer' Context - the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton which took place on Friday 29 April and which John Key attended. Also Prime Minister John Key's office is blaming heavy traffic for booking an air force helicopter to ferry him to and from the V8 races so he could make it home in time to change for a black tie dinner. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Tasman wage gap $40 wider despite Brownlee's denials... news. 29 July 2010
Date: 2010
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0014897
Description: The cartoon shows Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee with his mouth open showing two teeth, one labeled 'credibility' and the other 'gap'. Text above reads 'Tasman wage gap $40 wider despite Brownlee's denials...news'. Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee has claimed the gap in average wages is now less than it was when Labour left office in November 2008. However, a comparison of average weekly earnings in November 2008 and February this year shows New Zealand wages grew by 5.2 per cent over that period while Australia's grew by 6.7 per cent. The wage gap between New Zealand and Australian workers has widened by $40 to $580 a week since National came to power in late 2008 promising to address the income gap. (Stuff) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
HOPE. 24 November 2010
Date: 2010
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0016195
Description: A weeping kiwi stands outside the Pike River Mine holding a candlestick labeled 'Hope' but the candle gutters. Refers to the loss of 29 coal miners in the Pike River mine disaster on 19th November 2010. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).