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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-0016030

Description: PM John Key is having a haircut; the barber comments that what with the 'Warner Brothers and Mrs Clinton the old forelock's taken a terrible tugging this week'. He is referring to the deferential treatment John Key will have given both the Warner Brothers in his desperate negotiations to have the Hobbit films made in New Zealand, and to Secretary of State Hilary Clinton during her visit to New Zealand in which the 'Wellington Declaration' that 'formalises a new strategic partnership between New Zealand and the United States was signed. 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: 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: 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-0015995

Description: American Secretary of State Hilary Clinton sits with PM John Key on the occasion of her state visit to New Zealand at the beginning of November 2010. She asks Key how they can get past this whole anti-nuclear thing and he says 'By lunchtime... in fact if you'd been here last week we'd have made protest illegal, and given you tax breaks to make a movie!' Refers to Labour's ban on ships that were nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed that led to George Schultz confirming in 1985 that the United States was no longer willing to maintain its security guarantee to New Zealand, although the ANZUS treaty structure remained in place. Refers secondly to the 'Wellington Declaration' that 'formalises a new strategic partnership between New Zealand and the United States, and commits to regular meetings at foreign minister level, which includes working together on trade and holding annual military talks' that was signed between Clinton and Key on the occasion of the November meeting. Refers lastly to the successful resolution of the impasse over the making of the two Hobbit films in New Zealand after meetings between PM John Key and Warner Brothers representatives, that 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: 2 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: 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: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016371

Description: A man (John Key) yells '...and not a cent more!' to two kids wearing Halloween costumes with 'WB' printed on the fronts. The children carry an overflowing sack of sweets. 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

Reference: DCDL-0015935

Description: Prime Minister John Key ties a screaming woman who representing 'NZ' to a railway line as film director Peter Jackson sits beside the track yelling directions into a loud hailer - 'Lights! Cameras! Cue train! ...And action!' 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 Brothers, ultimately paid for by the taxpayer. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 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: 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: 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: 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: 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).