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Date: 1960

From: New Zealand National Party: Political pamphlets, fliers, and election propaganda

Reference: Eph-A-NZ-NATIONAL-1960-01-cover

Description: Cover of booklet put out before 1960 election. Shows head and shoulders portrait of Mr Hampson-Tindale in shirt and jacket, wearing spectacles. Other Titles - Booklet cover Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on cover of booklet.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 204 x 127 mm.

Date: 1952

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991

Reference: B-184-007

Description: Shows Ronald Algie depicted on a mock diploma which has been awarded him 'to certify that having completed my course of P.P., D.D.T. and T.N.T. and having survived one session of parliamentary strife is hereby passed fit for public life'. In the first National government after its election in 1949 he was Minister of Education - hence this certificate which has a motto 'To be as hard as an Education Board'. The diploma has a rosette drawn at the bottom right which is signed 'S.W.A.L.K.' (signed with a loving kiss'. Pencilled text below the cartoon reads 'Warrent of fitness'. The cartoon was triggered by a newspaper article reproduced on the left, (n.b. only a torn scrap of the article remains glued to the original) headed 'Public life is no place for the supersensitive' and continues with quotes from Algie acknowledging the amount of verbal sparring that occurs in Parliament. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 255 x 395 mm

Date: 1949

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991

Reference: B-184-008

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister Sid Holland sawing an old cabinet in two. Above is an image of a smart modern one. Text reads 'A contemporary cabinet in seasoned Holyoake with McAlpine drawers is this week's job for the handyman around the house. Most of the material will come from an old cabinet, though some new pieces will have to be found..' Text in pencil below the cartoon reads 'A man and his hobby'. Refers to Sid Holland's major achievement, turning the newly formed National Party into an effective political organisation. The government also undertook constitutional change in 1950, by abolishing the Legislative Council, the upper house of Parliament, on the grounds that it was ineffectual. Pencilled note below the cartoon reads 'A take off on a very popular weekly feature in the "Post"'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper 290 x 390 mm

Date: 1982

From: Various artists :[Collection of cartoon clippings, of works by Eric Heath, Nevile Lodge, Gordon Minhinnick, Neville Colvin, Les Gibbard. 1950-1980s].

By: Brockie, Robert Ellison (Dr), 1932-; National Business Review Ltd

Reference: A-311-4-022

Description: The bulldozers building the hydro-electric Clyde dam on the Clutha River are knocking over the temple pillars of 'The Law'. Bruce Beetham's Social Credit Party supported Robert Muldoon's National government in the passing of special 'fast track' legislation which overrode the existing legal protection of land owners, so that the Clyde dam could be built. Quantity: 1 newspaper clipping.. Physical Description: Newspaper clipping 160 x 220 mm.

Date: 1985

From: Heath, Eric :Seven laser copies of original cartoons donated for the New Zealand Cartoon Archives auction, 6 November 1997.

Reference: H-459-007

Description: The cartoon shows a warship representing ANZUS. The middle part, New Zealand is missing and can be seen chained to the New Zealand parliament buildings. The captain of the American part of the ship is reading a newspaper with a headline of, Nats catching up - polls. Refers to the Labour government wanting to withdraw from ANZUS but the National party wanting to remain a part of it. Quantity: 1 laser copy. Physical Description: Laser copy, A4 size

Date: 1973

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-134-765

Description: This cartoon shows new Prime Minister Kirk and his deputy Hugh Watt discussing the problems the new Labour Government faces. Through the window Leader of the Opposition Marshall and his deputy Muldoon are looking on smugly. 1973 cartoon filed with those from 1975 Other Titles - What to do about Springbok Tour? Other Titles - Unions action over bomb test Other Titles - What to do about Springbok tour? Other Titles - What to do about French bomb test? Other Titles - Hart disruption plans Other Titles - Peace media plans Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 260 x 316 mm

Date: 1960 - 1980 - 1972

From: Various artists :[Collection of cartoon clippings, of works by Eric Heath, Nevile Lodge, Gordon Minhinnick, Neville Colvin, Les Gibbard. 1950-1980s].

By: Listener (Periodical); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-

Reference: A-311-4-016

Description: Retired New Zealand Prime Minister Keith Holyoake, who had a reputation as a consensus leader, looks back over all the controversial issues that his government faced. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy.

Date: 1949 - 1954

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991

Reference: B-184-010

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister Sid Holland leaping from his chair in disbelief as a fortune teller tells him that he 'can expect a decrease in salary'. Text above reads 'Members of M.P.s Salary Commission appointed - News'. The title 'The joker' appears in pencil below the cartoon. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 380 x 480 mm

Date: 1991

By: Ellison, Anthony, 1966-; Sunday star (Newspaper)

Reference: J-044-009

Description: Shows four fast riding horsemen. From left to right they are - Bill Birch, Ruth Richardson, Jenny Shipley and Jim McLay - senior National Party ministers. Bill Birch swings a scyth above his head. Exhibited in 'The Line-Up' exhibition of 36 cartoons by 36 cartoonists curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited in the National Library auditorium foyer from 5 April 2002 to mark the tenth anniversary of establishment of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive. Extended Title - "Er... I'm just here to make up the numbers..." Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies photocopy from a bromide.. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy from a bromide.

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024859

Description: Shows Robert Muldoon larger-than life figure at the head of a caucus meeting table. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'With Duncan McIntyre's retirement Muldoon now sought a new Deputy to help fight the 1984 election. He wasn't looking for a bright talent in a caucus that he still dominated totally'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

Reference: DCDL-0024877

Description: Shows Labour Party leader David Lange left holding numerous opinion polls whilst Rob Muldoon runs away holding the 1984 cup. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'This was the cartoon drawn for the alternative scenario of a National victory'. Not published Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024878

Description: Shows Rob Muldoon being forcibly removed from the ship's wheel. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Immediately following Labour victory there was a constitutional crisis surrounding the Labour proposal to devalue the dollar. Muldoon refused to comply with the request and had to be forced into it by his National colleagues'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024857

Description: Shows two giants (representing 'Union power' and 'Voluntary unionism') fighting and destroying buildings (representing industry, commerce, business, and trade). Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'National's campaign to introduce voluntary unionism was meeting stiff resistance from unions and resulting in a wave of damaging strikes'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024892

Description: Shows National Party president Sue Wood instructing members to move to the right if they wish to contest the leadership. A stampede occurs. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The question of the National Party leadership - minus Muldoon - had finally arrived and there was no shortage of contenders. Sue Wood was National Party President'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024896

Description: Shows Robert Muldoon leaving behind him a fallen down 'National' building. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'With his leadership lost Muldoon set about getting even with the people who opposed him - which was just about everybody by now. This was a National Party in turmoil'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024866

Description: Shows Rob Muldoon addressing a room full of sick patients. On the wall is a sign 'Ward 4. QUIET! Cabinet meeting in progress!'. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The National cabinet was collectively undergoing an unprecedented period of ill health where it almost seemed normal'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1985

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024912

Description: Shows Jim McLay holding a cross bow in front of a target board ('Labour split', 'Inflation', 'ANZUS' and David Lange as the bulls eye) in which none of his arrows have all missed. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Jim McLay had not exactly set the world on fire in his first few months as leader of the opposition despite labours vulnerability'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1985

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024919

Description: Shows Rob Muldoon as a wizard stirring his large cauldron whilst referring to his 'Great Comeback Recipes' book. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Muldoon still seemed to harbour thoughts of returning to lead the country out of what he saw a ruinous course'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1985

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024920

Description: Shows David Lange and Jim McLay at the starting line for a race. Both are injured - Lange has a broken leg (Unions) and a injured arm (Inflation) and McLay is in a wheelchair with a broken leg (Leadership). Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The Timaru by-electio saw both parties in terrible shape'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1985

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024923

Description: Shows David Lange giving Roger Douglas a piggyback and Jim McLay giving Rob Muldoon a piggback in a race. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Both leaders were dropping in the polls and both had their own special liabilities'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).