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Date: 2012

From: Smith, Hayden James, 1976-:[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper); Key, John Phillip (Rt Hon), 1961-

Reference: DCDL-0020916

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key pleased to have got his old suit back for the polls. Behind him is former ACC Minister Nick Smith being swept away in a flood that represents the 'ACC debacle'. Context: Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

By: Listener (Periodical); Key, John Phillip (Rt Hon), 1961-

Reference: DCDL-0022397

Description: In the first frame Prime Minister John Key proclaims that Maori claiming an interest in water is ridiculous and in the second frame he declares thathe feels fine about the government selling water rights. Context: In an attempt to halt the government's proposed sale of assets the Maori Council has taken the issue of water rights to the Waitangi Tribunal. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper); Key, John Phillip (Rt Hon), 1961-

Reference: DCDL-0019367

Description: Prime Minister John Key stands near a model of a dam and explains privatisation. He says 'Rain falls from the sky, stores in lakes, pours down turnstocks and spins the steel blades of turbines and when these steel blades are privately owned they feel happy and free and generate more electricity.' Context: This seems to be as rational an explanation as any for the sale of the country's government-owned assets. The rationale for the sale is to raise money but critics question the sale as short-sighted. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm); Key, John Phillip (Rt Hon), 1961-

Reference: DCDL-0019492

Description: A police officer is greeted by an editor who says 'Come in inspector. How can I help?' His words are enclosed in a cloud that reads 'NO'. Context: As a result of the 'cuppa tea' publicity stunt John Key laid a complaint with the police against the reporter responsible for the recording. The police are raiding media premises. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]

By: Key, John Phillip (Rt Hon), 1961-; Goff, Philip Bruce (Hon), 1953-

Reference: DCDL-0018738

Description: The cartoon shows Labour leader Phil Goff and Prime Minister John Key sitting together in an inflatable pool that is labelled 'Pre-election TV debates'. They communicate by saying 'blah blah blah' Context: A view of the value of the leaders' debates pre election 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: Key, John Phillip (Rt Hon), 1961-

Reference: DCDL-0018450

Description: Text below reads 'Before you leap...' A man representing 'migrants' leaps from a high trapeze that represents New Zealand, towards a second trapeze, on which hangs an Australian who says 'What safety net?' as he reads a newspaper that says 'Residency welfare etc. discrimination against Kiwis in Australia'. Context: The Family and Community Services Legislation Amendment (New Zealand Citizens) Bill 2001 categorises New Zealanders who arrived in Australia after February 26, 2001 as non-protected visa holders which makes them ineligible for many social security benefits. Prime Minister John Key has increased pressure on the Australian Government to change a social security law denying welfare payments to thousands of New Zealanders living there, reports say. (kiwisdiscriminatedinaustralia.blogspot.com, 24 June 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Goff, Philip Bruce (Hon), 1953-; Key, John Phillip (Rt Hon), 1961-

Reference: DCDL-0018243

Description: Labour leader Phil Goff is depicted as a tailor. He sits on a chair sewing a patch entitled 'Capital Gains Tax' onto an old deflated hot-air balloon that represents 'Old left principle' and which is attached by ropes to a basket representing 'New right baggage'. Floating in the air in a second hot-air balloon is PM John Key who waves cheerfully. Context: In the run up to the 2011 elections in November the Labour Party is trailing far behind the National Party. The cartoon suggests that Labour is being held back by old Labour principles and new right baggage from the 4th Labour government in the 1980s (Rogernomics) and is trying to attract interest and votes with the Capital Gains Tax idea. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).