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Slane, Christopher, 1957- :[Len Brown scrum]. 3 May 2013
Date: 2013
From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly
By: Listener (Periodical)
Reference: DCDL-0024760
Description: The Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown, claiming that he has 'another plan', is held at the bottom of a ruck consisting of Rodney Hide, Gerry Brownlee, Bill English and John Key, who urges them to 'hold him down, for Chrissake!'. In April 2013 the draft Unitary Plan for Auckland City was announced by the government, specifically the Minister of Local Government, Gerry Brownlee, the Minister of Finance, Bill English and Rodney Hide, the architect of the Auckland City reorganisation, over the objections of the mayor and many citizens. Auckland Unitary Plan was a town planning document for the enlarged Auckland City, released in April 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Oh no what have we created?" "Wrong head, you fool!" 14 October 2010
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).
"Why must I give way to the far right?" 12 March 2010
Date: 2010
From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly
Reference: DCDL-0013934
Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key approaching an interserction only to find himself facing Local Government Minister Rodney Hide in a car with a sign reading 'Super city takover'. John Key wonders why he should give way to the far right. Refers to a pending road rule change which will scrap the right-hand rule and also refers to Rodney Hide's plans for the Auckland supercity being dictated by his far-right 'ACT' principles. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"If you close your eyes, hold your nose, and swallow - They're yum" 12 September 2009
Date: 2009
From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly
Reference: DCDL-0012326
Description: Cartoon shows Prime Minister, Phil Goff in a can of worms labelled 'John's electoral system turmoil' and Minister for Local Government, Rodney Hide, in a second can of worms labelled 'Rodney's Chunky Auckland Super City Chaos'. In the background is a third can labelled 'Ministerial Housing Rort'. John Key says that if you hold your nose and shut your eyes they are yum. Refers to the decision that the Government will spend millions of dollars holding a referendum on whether MMP should be dumped - a system Prime Minister John Key thinks New Zealanders are increasingly comfortable with. Mr Key said National would hold the referendum to honour its election pledge and let people "kick the tyres" of the electoral system. Refers also to the rows over the supercity which are about Maori representation on the council and how much of Auckland is included among other things. Published in the Listener Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Who's laughing at my dancing and yellow jacket now?" 9 May 2009
Date: 2009
From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly
Reference: DCDL-0011191
Description: Shows ACT leader, Rodney Hide, trampling all over Auckland city. His head has become a ferocious pig's head. The yellow dancing jacket were what he wore when he took part in the 'Dancing with the stars' competition. The rest refers to Rodney Hide's afforts as Minister of Local Government, to force Auckland into becoming one huge supercity that incorporates all the current seven local councils into a single council and mayor, Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"How dare a public figure commit such a gross indignity upon our fair city" 2 April 2010
Date: 2010
From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly
Reference: DCDL-0014047
Description: The cartoon shows Minister for Local Government Rodney Hide urinating on the city of Auckland while criticising North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams for committing 'such a gross indignity upon our fair city'. Refers to a recent scandal when Andrew Williams was caught urinating on a tree after an evening of wining and dining. Refers also to the minister's determination to create the 'supercity' of Auckland. Published in Listener Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"No way am I going to let a mere minority wield so much power." 29 August 2009
Date: 2009
From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly
Reference: DCDL-0012144
Description: Rodney Hide, Minister of Local Government, clutches a model of Auckland city under his arm and tells Co-leader of the Maori party, Pita Sharples, that there is no way he is going to let a 'mere minority wield so much power'. Refers to the controversy over whether there should be dedicated Maori seats on the new Auckland 'supercity' council. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).