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Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015963

Description: The cartoon shows a hellish industrial scene with hundreds of workers labouring in underground caves beneath a tall tower that shows a faint resemblance to the Beehive and with smoke billowing into the sky from cracks in the desolate earth as far as the eye can see. Prime Minister John Key stands with the wizard Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings saga watching the scene and comments that he loves Gandalf's non-unionised workforce. Refers to the dispute between Warner Brothers, represented by Peter Jackson, and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film that very nearly caused the film to be made somewhere else. The battle, which has been resolved successfully after meetings between PM John Key and Warner Brothers representatives, divided New Zealanders. The government agreed to amend the country's labour laws and offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Published in the Listener Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015942

Description: A Warner Brothers' executive sits at a huge desk and crows triumphantly into the phone: "Yeah, super deal!! We get $34 million and the law changed!.. All for shooting where we wanted to anyway and casting someone called Helen Kelly as a witch!" Refers to the New Zealand government having agreed to amend the country's labour laws and offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Brothers, in order to get agreement to allow Peter Jackson to make the two 'Hobbit' films in New Zealand. There had been disagreement between Warner Brothers and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film. Helen Kelly is the President of the Council of Trade Unions (CTU). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s). Processing information: Record updated 17 October 2016

Date: 2003

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DX-001-697

Description: Caricature of American actor Elijah Wood who played the part of Frodo in Peter Jackson's film trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings', in Wellington for the World Premier of 'The Return of the King'. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2002

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

Reference: DX-003-044

Description: Shows an unusual looking New Zealand delegation meeting the American President, George W Bush. The President has difficulty identifying which one is the New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark. Extended Title - Helen Clark to meet President Bush... 'It's the New Zealand Delegation... Sir...' 'Which one's the Prime Minister? ... 'The go-go girl?' Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015947

Description: Shows a silhouette of Gandalf, the wizard from the Tolkien 'Lord of the Rings' saga, representing 'Hobbit Law'. Text in large print reads 'STAND-OFF Gandalf' with 'stand-off' crossed out. The word 'WHIZZardry' heads the cartoon. Refers to the fact that the government has agreed to amend the country's labour laws and has offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Brothers in order to get agreement to allow Peter Jackson to make the two 'Hobbit' films in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016379

Description: PM John Key throws dollar notes to two pigs who dance with glee; one of them represents 'Foreign film makers' and the other 'finance companies'. John Key says 'Look how much happier they are when they're well fed and free from constraints'. Context; the foreign film makers are Warner Brothers; the government has agreed to amend the country's labour laws and has offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Brothers in order to get agreement to allow Peter Jackson to make the two 'Hobbit' films in New Zealand. The finance company was 'South Canterbury Finance' and the cartoon refers to the government's bail-out of the South Canterbury Finance Company so that investors would not lose money, after the company went into receivership. SCF was taken into receivership but its investors were guaranteed by the government and so all 30,000 fortunate high-risk investors will be paid out $1.6b thanks to the taxpayer. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015930

Description: The title reads 'Tired but happy the protagonists retire to savour their rewards'. In the first frame PM John Key holds hands with a Hobbit while film producer Peter Jackson stands behind with a clapper, while in the second frame a group of wealthy American Warner Brothers' representatives loaded with money wave goodbye at the airport. Refers to the dispute between Warner Brothers, represented by Peter Jackson, and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film that very nearly caused the film to be made somewhere else. The battle, which has been resolved successfully after meetings between PM John Key and Warner Brothers representatives, divided New Zealanders. The government agreed to amend the country's labour laws and offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017555

Description: Two men in a pub chat about a newspaper report that 'LOTR stars return for Jackson's prequel'. The first says 'Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood and Orlando Bloom were their characters even in The Hobbit?' and his mate replies 'You know how sentimental Pete is. Brace yourself for cameos from Mark Wahlberg, Jack Black, and a four story high ape' Context - after much delay Peter Jackson's film 'The Hobbit' has begun shooting. It is to be ready for December 2012. The cartoon suggests that Director Peter Jackson is playing fast and loose with the original story by Tolkein. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016370

Description: An old Hobbit representing the 'unions' squeezes his eyes shut and blocks his ears as he prepares to shoot himself in the foot. The title reads 'Old Hobbits return' but the 'o' is crossed through and an 'a' replaces it making the word read 'habbits'. Context; the government has agreed to amend the country's labour laws and has offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Brothers in order to get agreement to allow Peter Jackson to make the two 'Hobbit' films in New Zealand. Disagreement between Warner Brothers and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film. Helen Kelly is the President of the Council of Trade Unions (CTU). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015991

Description: Prime Minister John Key with furry feet and wearing a little cap has been sitting contentedly drinking coffee on a wall that represents the 'Industrial dispute' and '20 yrs of govt. neutrality'. He is picked up by a huge dragon representing Warner Brothers and carried away as arrows from Mordor fall ineffectively behind him. On the far side of the wall are the mountains of Mordor. Refers to the dispute between Warner Brothers, represented by Peter Jackson, and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film very nearly caused the film to be made somewhere else. The battle, which has been resolved successfully after meetings between PM John Key and Warner Brothers representatives, divided New Zealanders. The government agreed to amend the country's labour laws and offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Bros. The reference to 20 years of neutrality is explained by PricewaterhouseCoopers tax partner Geoff Nightingale, who puts it this way: "We're heading back from a broad-based, neutral, low-rate tax system to one where it's acceptable again to use the tax system as a lever to influence business activity" - a reference to the Rogernomics free enterprise era. Published in MG Business Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2003

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DX-001-696

Description: Caricature of New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark standing outside Parliament dressed as film director Peter Jackson. Relates to the World Premier of 'The Return of the King' in Wellington, December 2003. Extended Title - 'Special effects? Well, I got the shirt. Hair's easy. Voice is there. Just need a week and I'll have a beard.' Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2010

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0015945

Description: Caricature of Trevor Mallard, MP in the Labour opposition, dressed as Mickey Mouse. He says of the 'Hobbit' fracas 'It makes us look like a very Mickey Mouse state'. Refers to the fact that the government has agreed to amend the country's labour laws and has offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Brothers in order to get agreement to allow Peter Jackson to make the two 'Hobbit' films in New Zealand. Mallard did in fact make this statement. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015979

Description: Shows a silhouette of Gandalf, the wizard from the Tolkien Lord of the Rings saga, representing 'Hobbit Law'. Text in large print reads 'STAND-OFF Now Gandalf' with 'stand-off' crossed out. The words 'Kiwi wizardry' heads the cartoon. A second version has the word 'WHIZZardry' heading the cartoon and a third version lacks the heading words. Refers to the fact that the government has agreed to amend the country's labour laws and has offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Brothers in order to get agreement to allow Peter Jackson to make the two 'Hobbit' films in New Zealand. Refers to the fact that the government has agreed to amend the country's labour laws and has offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Brothers in order to get agreement to allow Peter Jackson to make the two 'Hobbit' films in New Zealand. The 2nd version is a repeat of the cartoon at DCDL-0015947 Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0015932

Description: Tony is sceptical that Warner Brothers will agree to filming 'The Hobbit' in New Zealand if they find they can 'save a single cent by moving the Hobbit to Slovakia'. He selflessly says that the only people who really miss out are the actors and then realises with dismay that this is not true, that all the crew will miss out too. Jaimee says sarcastically that they love it when the 'warm props express an opinion'. Refers to the stouch between Warner Brothers, represented by Peter Jackson, and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film that very nearly caused the film to be made somewhere else. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016089

Description: Shows PM John Key cast as Tintin running past a lit backdrop so that his shadow is very stark. Peter Jackson makes a speech saying that after he saved 'The Hobbit' it was the least he could do. Refers to the deal that John Key made with Warner Brothers that ensured that 'The Hobbit' would be made in New Zealand. Peter Jackson has plans for a 'Tintin' franchise. The first instalment 'The secret of the unicorn' is directed by Steven Spielberg and is due for release in 2011. The producer Peter Jackson has ideas for a second, third and fourth movie if the first is a success, including trips to the moon. John Key shows an uncanny likeness to Herge's Tintin. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015888

Description: An American movie tycoon sporting a large grin and cigar drags his couch behind him as he shakes hands with a rattled PM John Key saying 'Sir Peter tells me you Kiwis are very keen to see my movie is shot in New Zealand!' Refers to the Hobbit saga in which a stouch between Warner Brothers, represented by Peter Jackson, and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the Hobbit films very nearly caused the film to be made somewhere else. This cartoon suggests that Warner Brothers are not agreeing to the films being made from the goodness of their hearts and that whatever New Zealand gains from the productions, Warners will gain a lot more. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

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

Reference: DCDL-0002089

Description: A tourist with his camera slung over his shoulder is visiting Hobbiton, the home of the hobbits, the film set created by Peter Jackson for his Lord of the Rings trilogy in Matamata. He has been caught short and needs to find a toilet. He is startled to see a small (hobbit-sized) oval door marked 'Gents' in the side of a grassy knoll. Refers to the building of new public toilets in Matamata to cater for tourists wanting to see the filmset. Other Titles - Lord of the rings Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015969

Description: Shows PM John Key signing a 'Hobbit deal' whose 'details' will be 'kept secret'. John Key is a string puppet being operated by a large man whose legs alone are visible and who represents 'Warners'. Refers to the meetings between Warner Brothers representatives and John Key, which were called to try to reach an agreement over the filming of the Hobbit, which would allow the films to be made in New Zealand. The project was jeopardised by a long stand-off between the actors' unions and Peter Jackson in a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film. The 'deal' is likely to have advantaged Warner Brothers more than New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0015901

Description: Text above reads 'New Zealand Film Industry undergoes a screen test in front of the hard men from Hollywood...' A man representing the film industry is dressed in sackcloth and offers a dish of 'humble pie' while tipping ash over his head. Refers to the Hobbit saga that has developed into a dispute between Warner Brothers, represented by Peter Jackson, and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film very nearly caused the film to be made somewhere else. The battle, which has been resolved successfully after meetings between PM John Key and Warner Brothers representatives, divided New Zealanders. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2003

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DX-001-700

Description: Caricature of British actor Sir Ian McKellen who played the part of Gandalf in Peter Jackson's film trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings', in Wellington for the World Premier of 'The Return of the King'. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).