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Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015933

Description: Jaimee and Debbie discuss the possibility that the production of 'The Hobbit' will be taken overseas. Jaimee thinks that maybe a lesson has been learned about spending time making 'Goodbye Pork Pies' and less time making 'Without a Paddle'. Debbie is sorry for Tony who loved acting in the 'Lord of the Rings' movies and who is now looking for 'alternative employment opportunities'. In the last frame Tony is shown at an interview bravely saying 'The milky bars are on me' as a prospective employer in advertising tells him that they will let him know. 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: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029740

Description: Three cartoons commenting on the world premiere of the final Hobbit movie in Sir Peter Jackson's trilogy, originally to be subtitled, 'There and Back Again', but renamed 'The Battle of the Five Armies,' in August 2014. Accompanying note from the artist states, 'Due to budget considerations, The Hobbit's film bosses have decided not to fly the seven Kiwi dwarves to the world premiere in London, which has caused and loud reaction and two petitions from fans online.' Multiple versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025886

Description: Two men in lab-coats lean in a door frame at the Farewell Staff Party at the Invermay Canteen. The man on the left says "We'd have got some Government support if we'd given ourselves a catchier name" while the other replies "True!.. Something like 'Warner Brothers' or maybe 'Rio Tinto'." Refers to the announcement that staff numbers at AgResearch's Invermay facility will be reduced by 85. Also refers to the Government negotiating deals with Warner Brothers film studios to bring filming to New Zealand and with Rio Tinto over their ownership of the Rio Tinto aluminium smelter. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023986

Description: The Prime Minister, John Key, shows children the details of the new apprenticeship scheme; so long as they are prepared to forgo fringe benefits, are 'flexible' and are not unionists, they may be able to find work with his 'friends in Hollywood'. Refers to the announcement of the new apprenticeship scheme announced by the Government in Jan 2013, and to the 'union-busting' deals negotiated with Warner Brothers over the 'Hobbit' dispute. Despite the scheme, the prospect of work for many, even with reduced conditions, still seemed to be remote. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0024271

Description: Shows Gerry Brownlee, former Minister for Economic Development, and Prime Minister John Key, taking an oath over the 'Warner Brothers Bible'. Refers to newly released documents related to the 2010 New Zealand employment law change in response to Warner Brothers demands after a stoush with Actors Equity. (Stuff.co.nz, 27 Feb 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1 November 2010

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018980

Description: Prime Minister John Key stands in a doorway and yells 'and not one cent more!' as two children out 'tricking and treating' dash off with a large bag of sweets. The children have 'WB' (Warner Brothers) printed on their shirts. Context: The government agreed to amend the country's labour laws and offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Brothers in order to ensure that Peter Jackson's film 'The Hobbit' is made in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018981

Description: The title reads 'Old Hobbits return' but the 'o' in 'hobbits' is crossed out to be replaced by an 'a' so that it reads 'habbits.' The cartoon shows a hobbit wearing a shirt printed with the word 'Unions'; he is blocking his ear with one hand and is about to shoot himself in the foot with the other. Context: Refers to the Hobbit saga in which 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. Quantity: 1 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-0023356

Description: Shows a silver fern juxtaposed with the Warner Bros logo. Context: Tourism NZ sought approval from Warner Bros for every aspect of its $10 million 'Middle-earth' marketing campaign. The New Zealand Government entered into a 'long-term strategic partnership' with Warner in 2010 as part of the deal to allow 'The Hobbit' movies to be filmed here. (Stuff.co.nz, 11 Nov 2012) Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023524

Description: Shows John Key kneeling and praying for respite from 'overbearing tycoons' as Owen Glenn stands behind him with a sign saying 'Owen Glenn for MP!' Context: Prime Minister John Key is mired in controversy regarding his handling of the illegal spying on internet multi-millionaire Kim Dotcom. The government agreed to contribute $99 million in production costs and add $10 million to Warner Brothers marketing budget for the Hobbit film. When a 2010 dispute with unions threatened to derail the movies, Mr. Key persuaded the Parliament to rewrite its national labour laws. Multi-millionaire Owen Glenn said he would consider a move into politics if a coalition between National or Labour with NZ First was on the cards for the next election. (New Zealand Herald, 7 Oct 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023525

Description: John Key reads a newspaper article about AIG branding on the All Blacks jersey, and stands below a New Zealand flag with the Warner Bros company logo in the centre. Key states, 'Frankly, I don't see what all the fuss is about.' Context: The All Blacks rugby jersey now features a large logo of the American insurance company AIG across the front. The New Zealand government agreed to contribute $99 million in production costs and add $10 million to Warner Brothers marketing budget for the Hobbit film. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0023590

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key, portrayed as Gollum from "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogies, who is in the palm of a large hand, with a cufflink labelled, Warners. The Warner Brothers studio executive says, "How about some more NZ government concessions, my precious?" Context: Under Prime Minister Key, the New Zealand government agreed to contribute $99 million in production costs and add $10 million to Warner Brothers marketing budget for the Hobbit films. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0018356

Description: Text reads 'Key to dine with Warners News' Across the cartoon is the text 'LOONEY TUNES' and below is Bugs Bunny with the face of PM John Key. He holds a carrot that represents a 'tax break law change' and says 'What's up Doc? Would youse guys like another carrot?' Context: Prime Minister John Key is flying to Los Angeles during his five day visit to the USA for the sole purpose of having dinner with the movie executives. He is hoping that further movie production will be heading our way, and is having a private dinner with senior executives of Warner Brothers, the company behind the Harry Potter films, to ensure this happens. The company received tax breaks and forced changes to employment law in return for making the Hobbit in New Zealand, and Key believes more film companies will follow. (TVNZ 19 July 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0028817

Description: Shows an elderly man reading a newspaper with the headline "Journalist writes approved biography of John Key". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

Reference: DCDL-0015934

Description: Bugs Bunny leans against the Beehive chewing a carrot that represents New Zealand and says 'EEEEEH! - What's up doc?' Refers to the 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. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available 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: 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: 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: 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: 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).