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Date: 2000

By: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-; New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: H-643-001/025

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Politicians response to digital television, matchfixing in cricket, community responsibility for child abuse, Maori support of disgraced Maori MP and lack of support for abused Maori children, Fiji - banana dictatorship, Middle East peace process, concern over disparity between NZ and Australian defence forces reimbursement for serving in East Timor, Queen Mother celebrates her 100th birthday, space exploration, world opinion swings againsgt Israel's heavy-handed tactics, ACC payouts in Australia, cost cutting measures in the NZ Police Force, silencing Dover Samuels and social policy critics, high cost of yachting's Viaduct Basin, state-owned enterprises over-spend on conferences, British royals have a go at the tabloid press, Mark Todd's chances of selection damaged following sex and drug scandal, South Africa's reluctance to comment on Zimbabwe, terrorism in NZ? or just plain violence, Human genetic secrets uncovered, 'closing the gaps' policy, May Day and workers' rights, Fiji embroiled in racism, the price of the American Presidential election and recounts, Prime Minister announces she not going to attend Waitangi on Waitangi Day. Quantity: 25 photocopy/ies photocopies of computer print-outs, A4 size.. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of computer print-outs.

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-651-001/023

Description: 23 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Europeans clean-up after the Americans' bloody their hands with oil deals Rural NZ angry following power price increases. Michael Cullen and Winston Peters play the sweet tune of "superannuation" leading the public to their demise. Swiss Government permit their army to carry guns when peacekeeping for the first time. Room for only one dairy industry trader in NZ's global outreach. A choice must be made between the NZ Dairy Group and Kiwi William Hague loses the British election to Tony Blair. Michael Cullen reassures the public the political parties can reach a concensus over superannuation. Public confidence is low over Air NZ's ability to make good management decisions following their purchase of Ansett. Winston Peters climbs back into the picture of superannuation ready to kick it around as a political football. The Labour Party woo Winston Peters over their new super scheme. Air NZ's purchase of Ansett seen as the white elephant that will end up grounding the Air NZ fleet. Publicans question the significance of second hand smoke in bars compared with second hand beer. Public cynicism of Michael Cullen's proposed Superannuation scheme. Laila Harre places the issue of paid parental leave at the Prime Minister's doorstep demanding it be dealt with now. The Public Health system is reeling from ongoing restructuring and unable to deal their basic functions. Public opinion that the lowering of the drinking age leads to a lack of sober youth to fight for the country. A new ever demanding creature has been given birth by the government - venture capital. Michael Cullen hails the budget as 'prosperity in our time'. Michael Cullen disparagingly hopes that the Prime Minister is not playing fast and loose with the country's money. Airline accidents impact on New Zealanders. Local council members seek for youth to be represented on council. Could this be Jim Anderton's next big idea, the people's airforce with armed troops flying hang gliders? NZ taxpayers show their displeasure with funding the Prime Minister's settlement for defamation in the Yelash case. Restuaranteer's reactions to the proposed 50% smoke free legislation. Helen Clark tries to make the Green Party seem more palatable to Alliance leader, Jim Anderton. Quantity: 23 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

Date: 2011

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016984

Description: Two crocodiles bite each other's tails; one represents 'unemployment figures' and the other 'The economy improving'. Context - 'New Zealand's jobless rate unexpectedly widened in the fourth quarter, sparking a sell-off in the kiwi dollar which dropped as much as half a cent on the release as the country's economic recovery struggles to take hold'. 'The Reserve Bank is forecasting a return to growth this year after the economy narrowly avoided recession in 2010. The implication of the cartoon is that the 'unemployment figures' would seem to cast doubt over a claim to an improved economy. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016232

Description: Don Brash former Reserve Bank governor and former leader of the National Party says 'Bah humbug!' as he looks at the Beehive and parliament in the background. On Dr Brash's briefcase is the word 'Orewa'. Text reads "Twas the month before Christmas and all through the House' Context; in his "Return to Orewa" address on 10th November 2010, Dr Brash criticised the Government for timidity on economic reform and said it was driven by the polls more than by what was needed to ensure a strong economy. Dr Brash is also the head of the 2025 Taskforce, charged with monitoring progress in closing the income gap with Australia and recommending ways to achieve it. The Government has rejected most of the taskforce's harder line suggestions, such as privatisation. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016224

Description: Text below reads 'Chicken Licken versus Pollyanna'. Former Governor of the Reserve Bank and former National Party PM Don Brash is depicted as a chicken fleeing and shouting 'The sky is falling! The sky is falling!' Prime Minister John Key dressed as Pollyanna smiles happily as he says 'We've heard all this before from Dr Brash. Besides the sky is what we are reaching for' Context; Don Brash is head of the 2025 taskforce charged with the task of making recommendations that will enable New Zealand to close the economic gap with Australia by 2025 - he is shown here expressing his opinion that New Zealand will certainly not catch Australia on our current policy track. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017213

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The minister is keen to push through 'unpopular money raising policies' like the 'tax on people's taxes for example'. Context - the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 has created more strain on an already straining economy and there has been discussion about various possibilities for sticking with the Government's short and long-term targets for debt reduction in spite of the enormous recovery cost for Christchurch. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2002

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009301

Description: Shows Auckland Mayor John Banks as a caveman trying to decide which bone, either financial policy or social policy, to hit the Auckland City Council citizens with. In the background shows a cave in which the Auckland City Council dwells and the Sky City tower. Refers to the unpopular policies of the Auckland City Council. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024045

Description: First frame of two frames depicts a couple telling someone on a telephone call that they have found a house in Auckland they can afford. The second frame shows the couple standing beside a very small house with a 'Sold' sticker. Refers to Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey which lists Auckland as one of the most unaffordable cities in the world (NZ Herald 22 Jan 2013). Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024074

Description: A news reporter explains that in order to help boost the economy, Prime Minister John is negotiating the cancellation of Lent. Lent is the 40 day period leading up to Easter in many Christian denominations, where people often commit to fasting or giving up certain types of luxuries as a form of penitence. 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-0024283

Description: Shows a water tap protruding from the Beehive in Wellington, labelled, 'job initiatives' which has run dry. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]

Reference: DCDL-0030153

Description: Shows the Prime Minister, Helen Clark, at a press conference with Dr Michael Cullen. Cullen added "Yeah, and thanks to our policies we're talking about a helluva big number...". Refers to the publishing of Muslim prophet Muhammed cartoons in New Zealand newspapers. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019993

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key, Deputy PM Bill English and Minister for Resources and Energy as well as Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee; they are dressed as Mayan chiefs and carry blood-spattered axes. John Key says it is going to be a tough year and they may have to make a few sacrifices. Context: The Mayan calendar predicts a 2012 apocalypse. The government plans to save money by demanding savings in the public service. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0021543

Description: The Minister of Finance, Bill English, as a drug dealer, lurks in an alley, offering cigarettes - 'Psst! - Tens, twenties, filter-tipped, plain...' The accompanying text reads a 'Treasury report reveals early deaths of smokers saves the Government money'. The conflict between the Government health and economic policies over smoking, as this cartoon suggests, illustrates the lack of concern for human health on the part of the economic policies of the Treasury. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Digital cartoons published in The Press, Sunday Star Times, Dominion Post, and other publications

By: Dominion post (Newspaper); Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-

Reference: DCDL-0021358

Description: Shows Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard leading a dog in the shape of Australia. Behind her Prime Minister John Key leads a smaller dog in the shape of the North Island while Finance Minister Bill English leads the South Island. Context: Refers to the wage gap between Australia and New Zealand. 'The wage gap with Australia wasn't helped by yesterday's increase of the Australian minimum wage to nearly $20 in New Zealand terms, a union for many low paid workers said today. On 1st June Fair Work Australia raised the Australian minimum wage to $AU15.96 an hour based on a 38-hour week, around $20 New Zealand with currency conversion. (Business Scoop June 2 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021754

Description: Shows a man reading a newspaper headline 'BNZ Survey' asking Mr New Zealand why 'business confidence is slipping' as a barrel of 'International never-ending doom and gloom' drips on to Mr New Zealand's head. Context: The June BNZ Confidence Survey showed a return of pessimism regarding prospects for the New Zealand economy in 2012 (BNZ website 11 June 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0021342

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key as a coach encouraging his boxer Economic Policy to defeat his opponent The Deficit, even though it will take three years to knock him down. Context: John Key said his 2012 Budget will show the government is on track to return to surplus in 2014 to 2015 (National Business Review 30 April 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020678

Description: Shows George Osborne British Chancellor of the Exchequer, as the British economy slumps further into recession. He is a strong advocate of austerity measures as a cure-all. Title created by librarian Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Digital cartoons published in The Press, Sunday Star Times, Dominion Post, and other publications

By: Dominion post (Newspaper); Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-

Reference: DCDL-0021357

Description: Shows leader of the Labour Party David Shearer on the right and deputy leader Grant Robertson on the left. Context: Refers to perception that Labour lacks strong policy and is being out-performed by the Greens. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0021451

Description: Shows Finance Minister Bill English with a baguette stuck through his head and protruding fromm either ear. Context: News on the radio reports that Europeans are questioning the efficacy of austerity measures but Bill English is determined to proceed with austerity measures in New Zealand. Europeans are questioning austerity measures without at the same time a strong focus on development. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022759

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Comment on current government economic policy and financial agenda. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).