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Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017071

Description: Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard reassures PM John Key by saying 'Honestly John, if some MPs are getting antsy I don't mind addressing parliament earlier...' John Key replies that the real problem is that 'given the current rate of emigration to OZ, three hours later and the chamber could be half empty...' Context - the state visit to New Zealand by the Australian MP Julia Gillard in mid-February. Green Party co-leader Russel Norman said no international head of state had ever addressed Parliament and allowing Ms Gillard to speak would set a precedent. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016968

Description: Text across the top of the cartoon reads 'Capital gains tax Green thinking' Above a doorway in which appears a large '$' symbol are the words 'Where even angels fear to tread'. Two men representing the 'Nats' and 'Labour' look at the doorway in consternation. Context - A capital gains tax is part of the Green Party's solution to reduce New Zealand's debt. The Greens are advocating a capital gains tax, excluding the family home, because we think that's an essential component of the tax system which is present in just about every developed country apart from New Zealand", he told Newstalk ZB. "(It) would make a significant impact in fixing up the governments books." Mr Norman says a capital gains tax would bring in over four billion dollars a year, enough to make a significant reduction to debt, and is also advocating capping government borrowing. (NZ Herald 30 January 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016288

Description: Tim Groser, Minister responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations, leans out of the pocket of a huge cigar-smoking business magnate and through the fug he creates says 'To suggest our climate change policy is determined by that of the big polluters is nonsense!' A signpost nearby says 'Copenhagen'. Context; Tim Groser - in Mexico (Cancun) for renewed climate change talks (after Copenhagen at the end of 2009) - hit back last night at vocal Labour and Green critics whom he says have "no understanding of what the negotiation is about". He described a suggestion by Greens co-leader Russel Norman that New Zealand was siding with "big polluters" such as the United States as "absolute bollocks." NZ Herald 8 December 2010) Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017090

Description: The cartoon shows an advertisement featuring Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and PM John Key; text reads 'The nation awaits the PM's speech live from the debating chamber starring Julia and Johno with Russel Norman "She shouldn't address us sitting!" and Phil Goff "We will re-negotiate everything! Maybe!"' Julia Gillard says 'K..K..K.. KEY!' and John Key with his arm round her says kindly "That's it!! Now say ora!" Context - Julia Gillard's state visit to New Zealand in mid February. Russel Norman co-leader of the Greens objected to her speaking in Parliament's debating chamber because 'no international head of state had ever addressed Parliament and allowing Ms Gillard to speak would set a precedent.' 'Instead Ms Gillard will speak in the debating chamber but not during a formal sitting of Parliament.' Labour Party leader Phil Goff vainly tries to gain a toehold and PM John Key and Julia Gillard emphasise a strong friendship between New Zealand and Australia. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014994

Description: Shows Green Co-leader Russel Norman standing on the steps of parliament blowing on a South African vuvuzela from which dangles a banner reading 'Free speech'. A Chinese diplomat at the bottom of his steps comments to a colleague that it seems 'that irritating noise is everywhere lately.' The vuvuzela was very evident during the Fifa World Cup in South Africa - it's a strident horn that everyone blew all the time. The Chinese and Russel Norman refer to an incident during a visit to New Zealand by a Chinese delegation when Russel Norman protested about China's treatment of Tibet and as a result was roughed up by Chinese security guards. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024291

Description: In reply to a demand by the Green Party co-leader, Russel Norman, for assurance that people's savings will not be taken to bail out banks as was happening in Cyprus, Steven Joyce replies that the government would first sell off all their other assets. The financial crisis in Cyprus, where accounts in banks were taxed, could be followed in New Zealand. However, the government was already raising money by selling off public assets. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0024452

Description: Shows a poster for the satirical film, FIBS, where Prime Minister John Key is dressed as movie character James Bond in a tuxedo and bowtie, holding a gun. Behind him are Labour Party leader, David Shearer, Green Party leader Russel Norman, and journalist Nicky Hager. May refer to the appointment of Key's childhood friend to head the Government Communications Security Bureau, as well as various recent memory lapses by prominant politicians. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024630

Description: Shows Labour Party leader David Shearer throwing a bomb labelled 'Labour/Greens Power Policy' while telling Green Party co-leader Russel Norman that "It's all about timing". Refers to the strongly emotive media debate around the Government's decision to sell shares in Mighty River Power and other power companies. The bomb refers to claims in the media that the Labour and Green Party joint energy plan, released very close to the Government's floating of the Mighty River shares, was a deliberate act of sabotage. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: National Business Review Ltd

Reference: DCDL-0024624

Description: Shows a group of three 'fat cats' labelled 'Mighty River', 'Meridian' and 'Genesis' who are seated at a table greedily hoarding their funds and 'burning' cash. Below the table two 'Bolshevik Bombers', Labour leader David Shearer and Green Party co-leader Russel Norman are shown sneaking in with lit bombs. Refers to the strongly emotive media debate around the Government's decision to sell shares in Mighty River Power and other power companies. The Bolshevik bombers refer to claims in the media that the Labour and Green Party joint plan, released very close to the floating of the Mighty River shares, was a deliberate act of sabotage. There have been claims that the proposed state ownership of power companies and price caps reflect a collectivist approach akin to Communist models. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Sunday star times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024652

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key wrapped in a blue power cord, Labour leader David Shearer in a red cord, and co-leader of the Green Party, Russel Norman, in a green power cord. The cords are all tangled up, and a voice says, "Too much power and a lot of dodgy wiring!" Refers to the energy policies put forward by the three political parties. Labour and the Green Party have joined together in their proposal to lower energy prices in New Zealand, while the National Party under John Key has been selling shares in state-owned energy companies. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024651

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key on one side, and David Shearer and Russel Norman he other side, in a game of tug of war with an electrical cord instead of a rope. The cord is labelled, 'electricty prices' and Key is pulling the cord in the direction of rising prices, and Shearer and Norman are pulling the cord in the direction of lower prices. Key thinks to himself, "Dang! Could be in for a bit of a power struggle!" Refers to a joint proposal between the Labour Party, which Shearer leads, and the Green Party, which Norman co-leads, to create a single buyer agency called NZ Power, which will purchase all electricity at a price based on the cost of production. Under the NZ Power setup, Labour estimates that power bills will fall by $230-$330 per annum for the average residential customer. (Scoop, 18 April 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024813

Description: A dam labelled 'No assets sales petition' has been breached, and a tide of assets are pouring through the gap. Russel Norman, David Shearer and a representative of Grey Power witness the disaster. Russel Norman says 'Never build a dam without an engineer's report!' In May 2013, the petition calling for a Citizens Initiated Referendum on asset sales, organised by the Green and Labour parties and other organisations such as Grey Power, was rejected by Parliament and asset sales proceeded. The petition had less than the 200,000 signatures and a further 16,000 signatures were needed. Inadequate collection and signature checking by the petitioners was responsible. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024603

Description: Shows leader of the Labour Party, David Shearer, and leader of the Green Party, Russel Norman, dressed as superheros, flying through the air holding a wrench labelled, 'NZ Power'. In the background, Prime Minister John Key says, 'Labour and the Greens have come up woth a plan to share the Power and money out fairly and evenly to all New Zealanders!' Deputy Prime Minister Bill English responds, 'What a dirty, rotten, low-down trick! *@%*!' Refers to a joint proposal from the two parties to create a single buyer agency called NZ Power, which will purchase all electricity at a price based on the cost of production. Under the NZ Power setup, Labour estimates that power bills will fall by $230-$330 per annum for the average residential customer. (Scoop, 18 April 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0024703

Description: Depicts Prime Minister John Key holding on to an electric fence and electrocuting himself. The fence is charged by a battery labelled 'Power Share Float'. An electricity pylon is on a hill behind. Labour Party Leader David Shearer and Green Party Leader Russell Norman stand beside Key, carrying wire clippers, ready to cut the fence. Shearer advises Key "You gotta learn when to let go John". Refers to joint announcement by Labour and Green of a power policy to create a single state controlled buyer for electricity which will reduce bills for domestic consumers. Key intends to go ahead with the floating of Mighty River Power shares despite possible effect on shares value from uncertainity raised by possible changes to energy sector regulatory environment (NZ Herald 23 April 2013). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025140

Description: Shows Green Party co-leader Russel Norman biting into a leg labelled 'PM'. Refers to the Green's annual party conference held in Christchurch on 1 June at which Norman compared Prime Minister John Key to ex-Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon, calling him "divisive and corrosive" and attacking the National Party by accusing members of "crony capitalism". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025283

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. A colleague tells an MP that he is no longer in line to become Finance Minister following a recent monetary policy U-turn, instead he is to be made Minister in charge of U-turns. Context - Refers to the abandonment of a policy of quantitative easing by Green Party co-leader Russel Norman after it proved unpopular with the other parties, including the Labour Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029684

Description: Shows John Key driving a vintage car and wearing a hat and googles. He has been pulled over by Dr Russel Norman riding on a bicycle. Key tells Norman "Well - If I did run a red light, I wasn't wearing this hat at the time!". Refers to Key facing Parliamentary questions from Russel Norman about his phone and text conversation with Cameron Slater. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029710

Description: Shows a pencil with commentary by cartoonist "My pencil lead... well it's not actually lead, it's graphite, which is a type of carbon... so don't tell Russel Norman and his Greens, otherwise cartoons could become a very taxing activity. Thanks". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0030281

Description: Shows Judith Collins at a National Party celebration. Paula Bennett is carrying a box of beer. In the background is Hone Harawira, Kim Dotcom, Andrew Little, Russel Norman and John Key. 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).