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Date: 2010

From: Darroch, Bob 1940- :[Digital cartoons published in the Whangarei Report]

By: Whangarei report (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017639

Description: A couple of unemployed youths chat in a park as one counts the money he has stolen from a telephone marketer that he mugged. The other youth has asked him whether he has taken the'MP's advice and become a telephone marketer' but he replies that he mugged one instead. On the ground are newspapers with headings reading 'Dole shake-up. Get out and earn your own income' and '"Plenty of jobs, become a telephone marketer" - MP'. Context - The intention of Paula Bennett,Minister of Social Development, to get people off benefits and into work - the problem is that there is unusually high unemployment at this time. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017758

Description: Text reads 'The government's latest baby'. A stork flies through the air carrying a huge sack labelled '$55.2 mill youth employment package'. Context - The PM John Key has announced that there will be $55.2 million over four years in the upcoming budget to get young people into jobs. Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett said the new package would see subsidies for employers who agree to train a young person and give them a permanent job. The youth employment Package, has three components: Skills for Growth, Job Ops with Training, and the Limited Service Volunteer programme. (NZHerald 4 May 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017109

Description: The cartoon shows an old disintegrating boot and a rhyme reads 'There was an old woman who lived in a boot, She had so many reoffenders, she didn't give a hoot...' Nearby is a newspaper with a headline reading 'PM defends boot camps despite most youths reoffending'. Context - The military activity camps, known as MACs, were launched in 2009 by Prime Minister John Key. The Ministry of Social Development has refused an Official Information Act request by The Press asking for the number of offences committed by participants before and after the camps. The cost of the camps is $36,000 for each participant. However, a spokeswoman for Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said: "Around half do not reoffend at all. The other half do reoffend, but it tends to be at the far less serious end of things." (Stuff 10 February 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016286

Description: The cartoon is an 'NBR Advent Calendar' (National Business Review). In a snowy Christmasy scene can be seen the Beehive, holly, reindeer, and many politicians having Christmas fun (or not). Context; Maori MP Hone Harawira in a grass skirt throws a snowball at Finance Minister Bill English, PM John Key conducts Minister of Social development Paula Bennett who is singing carols and ACT leader Rodney Hide sings beside her with his music upside-down, A judge throws ex Minister of Womens and Ethnic Affairs Pansy Wong out of a window in a bucket of water and ex Labour MP Chris Carter throws himself from a window. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016275

Description: Minister of Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett (n.b. - doesn't look like Paula Bennett) yells at an unemployed woman who is passing by and asks her 'Can't you read the signals?' as she points to a pole covered with neon-lit signs reading 'Get a job'. The woman says that she can't read. Refers to the government adjusting the rules around unemployment benefits, placing greater obligations on more beneficiaries to look for work, tightening work-testing regimes and introducing sanctions for those who did not meet the new requirements. A recently unemployed person to seek at least three job interviews per day in order to comply with the new work test requirements. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017045

Description: The Minister for Social Development Paula Bennett sucks on a dummy that represents 'expenses' and waves a rattle labelled 'Children's Commissioner'; she reaches for a drinking cup that represents 'taxpayers' and sits on a newspaper with text reading 'Children's chief flies to work on our taxes'. Context - The Government has defended its decision to pay for Children's Commissioner John Angus to fly between his Central Otago home and Wellington at a cost of more than $4500 over six months. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

Reference: DCDL-0016193

Description: A man and a woman stare at a huge book with the title 'Suggestions for reforming the welfare system'. The man says 'It's all about taking personal responsibility' and the woman declares it's 'Not my fault I haven't got any'. Refers to a report released 24th November 2010 by the Government-appointed welfare working group, led by former Commerce Commission boss Paula Rebstock, that has outlined dozens of "options'' for a modernised system "with a greater focus on personal responsibility''. The Alternative Welfare Working Group, commissioned by church and community groups, released its Welfare Justice for All report 9th December. Ms Bennett said the group's idea that a welfare reform should be focused on "the relentless pursuit of well-being" was an idealistic goal. She says 'This Government takes a more pragmatic view, preferring to concentrate on an unrelenting focus on work'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017107

Description: Text provides a definition of a pumpkin; with 'Pumpkin, a large gourd-like squash with a thick outer shell, and seed and pulp inside'. Minister for Social Development Paula Bennett with a grinning pumpkin for a head holds a newspaper with a headline reading 'Community max work programme'. In the ground nearby is stuck a stick with a label reading 'jobs'. Context - Community Max is a scheme funded to employ young people who are paid the minimum wage to work on community projects. $38 million has been spent but there has been criticism of the government as opposition MPs produced evidence of projects they say were a waste of taxpayer funds. One of the projects was a community garden in which a single pumpkin was found. But Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei has said "Community economic development schemes are fantastic when they work well. Many projects funded under Community Max have successfully taught young people new skills, created real jobs, and revitalised communities," "In many cases, Community Max is used as a band-aid to paper over the cracks of long-term unemployment. It is no surprise that some projects dissolve after 26 weeks of funding if they have started frome not bee Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016282

Description: Shows a fish covered in '$' symbols staring in horror at a large fish hook. Text above reads 'Govt needs to recover nearly $1 billion' and a further word reads 'beneFISHaries'. A second version has the text read 'Govt needs to recover nearly $1 billion due to ministry mistakes'. A third version is the same as the second but has the fish say 'Could this be from the Minister Paula Bennettficiaries?' And a fourth version does not show the fish but instead shows a sign reading 'Ministry of Social Development... GONE BENEFISHIN' with text above reading 'Govt. needs to recover nearly $1 billion'. Refers to ONE News revealing that beneficiaries owe the Ministry of Social Development nearly $1 billion in unpaid debt. The total includes recoverable assistance of about $410 million, fraud about $65 million and an outstanding overpayments balance of $454 million which the ministry is trying to get back. Nearly half of that money is lent for essential and immediate needs like clothing and car repairs. Nine years ago WINZ lent $21,918 to beneficiaries for emergency clothing. This year the figure is more than three times higher at $72,187. The $12, 231 WINZ lent for emergency car repairs 9 years ago is now ten times higher at $127,700. Four versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 4 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0025606

Description: Shows Paula Bennett talking to an individual who is stuck in a 'Welfare' hole. In the next frame the same individual is stuck in a 'Jobs' hole. Refers to Bennett's welfare reforms. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023486

Description: Former Leader of the Labour Party, Phil Goff, confronts a reporter about his coverage of National Party members of parliament during the 2011 elections in New Zealand. The reporter states he was told not provide media coverage of Goff by members of the National Party. Refers to research by a Massey University professor that four of the country's top newspapers were biased in their coverage of the 2011 election. The study revealed that all four papers exhibited substantial bias in their selection and use of images during the election campaign, most of it in favour of Key and the National Party. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023503

Description: Shows Paula Bennett, saying 'Zip it, sweetie'. Refers to a heated debate in Parliament where Social Development Minister Paula Bennett told Labour MP and social development spokeswoman Jacinda Ardern to 'Zip it, sweetie'. At age 32, Ardern is one of the youngest female MPs and number four on the Labour list. (Stuff.co.nz, 29 Nov 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0024510

Description: An 'ordinary Kiwi with a heart and mind' asks Minister of Social Welfare, Paula Bennett, 'Can New Zealand afford to ignore child poverty?' Bennett responds, 'On a quarter of a million bucks a year as Minister, I can afford to do whatever I want, sweetie.' Commentary from the artist: 'Paula Bennett smugly sweeps child poverty under the carpet, but such smarmy indifference [as it does in so many spheres] will come back to bite New Zealand in the bum. My cartoon depicts a generic Kiwi with Paula Bennett.' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020043

Description: Cartoon, titled '2012 under new management' shows several parliamentarians who will probably be newsworthy in 2012. All are labelled, either giving their names or commenting on their personalities or their parties' policies. In the left background is the Beehive, in a dilapidated state. A more solidly built building provides balance in the right background. Underneath is the wording 'NBR useful tips for 2012 Dieters: Eat Maori alphabet soup. Their alphabet has only 15 letters - watch the kilos fade away!' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0021658

Description: Shows Sue Bradford, MP for the Mana Party, ranting about the suggestion by Minister for Social Development, Paula Bennett, that the children of child abusers be taken away at birth or even that such people be sterilised. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0021680

Description: Shows Minister for Social Development Paula Bennett smiling at the thought that the public are demanding a limit to class sizes. Context: Paula Bennett wants to introduce a controversial policy that will allow beneficiaries free birth control. The cartoon links this idea to an announcement by the Minister for Education Hekia Parata that class sizes be increased. This resulted in an immediate backlash by teachers and parents. Parata was forced to back down. Prime Minister John Key came to the rescue with assurances that no school would lose more than two teachers but had to admit National had no idea how this would impact on the $43 million a year savings that were to be diverted to improving teaching "quality". Colour and black and white versions are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0021276

Description: Shows Minister for Social Development Paula Bennett handing out contraceptives from a tray in reponse to a speech by a single mother. Context: On 7 May 2012 Paula Bennett announced controversial welfare reforms, including free long term contraception for female beneficaries and their 16 to 19 year old daughters. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021318

Description: Context: Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development has introduced the idea of contraception for women on a benefit. 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)

Reference: DCDL-0020402

Description: Minister for Social Development Paula Bennett sits on top of a tall column dangling a carrot from a nail-studded fishing rod. She suggests that the women reaching for the carrot should stand for parliament. Probably refers to Paula Bennett's determination to get people off welfare and into jobs, even though jobs are not abundant right now. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021317

Description: Shows Sue Bradford MP for the Mana Party pronouncing on the subject of contraception for women on the benefit. This is an idea originating from Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development which has caused great controversy. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).