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Date: [5 August 2014]

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: [Original cartoons by Chris Slane featured in a retrospective exhibition at Alta Gallery, Wellington, 8-22 October 2016.]

Reference: A-474-016

Description: Prime Minister John Key is showing a farmer (Federated Farmers) a farm that has recently been sold to overseas buyers. Key tells the farmer "Don't worry they can't take the land away". The farmer replies "Just the income stream". The farm has a stream running through it which resembles a dollar sign. Digital version held at DCDL-0029049 Inscriptions: Recto - top left - SLANE.co.nz [in graphite] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and graphite on card, 225 x 303 mm

Date: [8 March 2011]

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: [Original cartoons by Chris Slane featured in a retrospective exhibition at Alta Gallery, Wellington, 8-22 October 2016.]

Reference: A-474-048

Description: Prime Minister John Key drives a crane labelled with the National Party's logo, to which is attached a crane and a huge demolition ball in the shape of MP Gerry Brownlee's head; the ball smashes against a historic building bringing stone pediments down. Gerry Brownlee, the Earthquake Recovery Minister, caused a stir by suggesting that if he had his way some of Christchurch's older buildings would be "down tomorrow". He also said the price of saving some historic buildings badly damaged in the February 22 earthquake was too high. People had died in the quake because of attempts to save historic buildings badly damaged in the September 4 quake. Brownlee said he had no regrets despite the stir his comments caused - but he was annoyed by suggestions the Cathedral and Riccarton House were among buildings he thought should be bowled. He believed those buildings should be saved, and they would be. "I'm not a philistine; I was chairman of the trust that actually saved Riccarton House from the bulldozers in 1990. "I understand conservation architecture very well and I do have an appreciation of heritage buildings." Digital version held at DCDL-0017307. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - SLANE.co.nz [in graphite] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and graphite on card, 227 x 300 mm

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015843

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Local Government Rodney Hide, who are horrified at the Frankenstein monster they have created that represents the Auckland 'Super City'. The monster has snapped the leather straps that held it down in the science laboratory and is now rising up repeating the mantra 'Consultation... inclusive... public transport...' Refers to the official launch of the supercity with the 9th of October local body elections in which Len Brown was elected mayor. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014312

Description: The cartoon shows Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Maori Party, standing in the wreckage of a living room with a rolling pin in her hand. She says to PM John Key that she is so angry about the backflip on ownership of the Ureweras that divorce could result. John Key, who is taking cover behind an upturned table' smiles bravely and says 'Tariana's a great kidder. We've never been happier'. Refers to the u-turn that John Key made over the ownership of the Urewera National Park which he had virtually promised to Tuhoe and his report later that Tariana was 'fine with it'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014356

Description: The cartoon is headed 'Forest slump' a word play on the film 'Forest Gump' and shows the Maori Party logo with trees falling out of it. Refers to John Key's apparent about-turn by denying that Tuhoe would ever be granted ownership of the Urewera National Park after Tuhoe believed that this was going to be the case. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017018

Description: Prime Minister John Key grins cheerfully as he sets fire to a bonfire made of banknotes that represent 'tax-cuts'; he yells 'Fire! Fire!' and in the next breath says 'Sell some assets!' On the other side of the fire is Finance Minister Bill English who is forking more banknotes onto it. Context - The parlous state of the economy; tax cuts were made in the last budget but then cancelled out by raising GST thus creating a general rise in the cost of living. John Key is now considering selling state owned assets - selling off the family silver. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016949

Description: Prime Minister John Key looking somewhat like Scrooge opens his coat to show in various pockets major state-owned enterprises. He says 'Partial privatisation of state energy assets is not really selling the family jewels It's more like renting them out' Context - John Key says "We... expect to acquire $33 billion of net new assets over the next five years, including new schools, operating theatres, ultra-fast broadband and major investments in our state highways and other transport infrastructure. That is a considerable spend by any reckoning. At the margin there are two ways we can acquire new assets -- either we can borrow more or we can change the mix of assets we own". Interpret this as sell some or part of assets. (Stuff 26 January 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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).

Date: 2008

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

Reference: DCDL-0005187

Description: Shows leader of the opposition National Party, John Key, as a sergeant major, wearing a lemon-squeezer hat and carrying a baton, shouting insults at a very scruffy-looking youth with a gang patch and a cigarette hanging out of his mouth. Refers to the speech made by John Key at the Orewa Rotary Club January 29th, 2008, the main part of which targeted the problem of teenage crime and unemployment. John Key recommended a 'boot camp' approach. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017083

Description: In three frames Prime Minister John Key and Australian PM Julia Gillard call each other 'best mates' and John Key says 'In fact, you're the apple of my eye' Julia Gillard suddenly turns cool and asks 'did somebody mention apples?' Context - the state visit to New Zealand by Julia Gillard in mid February during which time the two PMs emphasised their friendship, including a gracious comment by Julia Gillard about Australia being prepared to abide by the decision of the WTO to allow NZ apples to be exported to Australia. However an Australian state growers association has labelled Prime Minister Julia Gillard's comments about a New Zealand apple truce as 'cheap political kudos', while investigation into NZ apples continues, reported the website Countrynews.com.au. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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).

Date: 2011

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0017526

Description: Prime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English stand beside a gigantic tree which bears the words 'Borrow and Spend'. Bill English says 'There's demand we make some effort to cut this down, John!' and John Key replies 'No worries, Bill I've got the rubber scissors here'. Context - criticism of the government's handling of the economy. Suggests that the two ministers don't agree and that the prime minister is less anxious to cut borrowing and spending than the finance minister. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

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

Reference: DCDL-0005184

Description: Shows Prime Minister, Helen Clark, approaching with a lighted match, a member of the Ratana Church, who carries a French horn and is shackled by his ankle to a huge bomb. She says that she is here to celebrate his birthday and historic links with the Labour Party. Behind him National leader, John Key approaches with a cake that National has made and in which is embedded a file. Refers to the visit made by both leaders, to the Ratana Pa annual celebrations marking the birth of Ratana's founder, with the intention of wooing the Maori vote in the run up to the 2008 election. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016959

Description: As two men play golf they chat about the selling of state assets. One of them thinks that if the Leader of the Labour Party 'Phil Goff is so opposed to the selling of the silver he should tell us what HE'D do' and the other says 'He'd probably dye it!' Context - Prime Minister John Key believes the Government could free up as much as $10 billion from the partial sale of key assets including state owned power companies and a stake in Air New Zealand. oh and he's dyed his hair! Colour and black and white versions available. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

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

Reference: DCDL-0013178

Description: Shows Helen Clark and John Key driving a moped scooter over the 'Nippon Clip-ons' of the Auckland Harbour bridge which represent Consensus politics. The clip-ons are dangerously tacked on to the side of the bridge. Refers to the consensus between Labour and National parties. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017494

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. An adviser tells the minister that the PM wants him to justify spending 2 million on a waka made of plastic. The minister retorts angrily that he wouldn't have approved the spending had he known the fact, not that it was to be made of plastic but that it had to be justified. Context - The government has hit back at criticism over a $2 million venue centre in the shape of a waka for the Rugby World Cup (RWC), defending the cost as necessary to host a world-class event. Co-leader of the Maori Party Pita Sharples says the waka will promote Maori culture during the Rugby World Cup and at other events (like the America's Cup). Labour Party MP Shane Jones asks "How can Dr Sharples and Prime Minister John Key actually believe that this expensive indulgence is a positive advertisement for Maori? The truth is they don't but they're both working together in a desperate effort to keep the Maori Party afloat. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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).

Date: 2011

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0017065

Description: Prime Minister John Key walks along chatting to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard; he thanks her for coming and says it it 'a great opportunity to consolidate our Trans Tasman bond!' but at the same time he thinks 'Great to have ya here any reminder of women prime ministers oughta have my ratings soaring again!' Context - the Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, visited New Zealand for two days in mid February. The reason for her visit was to meet our Prime Minister, John Key, and talk about a closer partnership. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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).

Date: 2010

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016269

Description: National Party Minister of Ethnic Affairs and Women's Affairs is thrown from a plane labeled 'Cabinet' by Prime Minister John Key who says 'Sorry Pansy... this is one flight you won't be taking!' Below a seal at Kaikoura says 'I thought humans were warm-blooded creatures like us... not cold blooded killers!!' Refers to the resignation of Minister of Women's Affairs Pansy Wong from her portfolio after it was revealed that on a trip to China in 2008 her husband Sammy Wong was involved in a business deal. An independent investigation of travel claims by Mrs Wong and her husband Sammy was ordered by Speaker Lockwood. The trip was made with a 90 percent taxpayer-funded rebate on their airfares, and it is against the rules to use the allowance for private business. Mrs Wong has apologised and paid back the $474 rebate for the China trip. An Auditor-General's inquiry called for by the Labour opposition is not considered necessary. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).