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Date: 2011

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017855

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The politician cannot send his letter of complaint about lack of leadership in the party because he didn't know who to send it to. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017710

Description: Cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key dancing with former leader of the National Party Don Brash who has just staged a coup and taken over the leadership of the ACT Party; Rodney Hide, the ousted former leader of ACT falls to the ground, tripped up perhaps. Context - Rodney Hide on Thursday 28 April 2011, relinquished the leadership of the ACT party saying Don Brash would do a better job in the run-up to the election. Prime Minister John Key is not ruling out the possibility of incoming ACT leader Don Brash becoming a minister in a National-led government after the November election. (Radio NZ 29 April 2011) Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017774

Description: Caricature of the new leader of the ACT Party, Don Brash, and the leader of the new Mana Party, Hone Harawira. Don Brash wears a tshirt printed with the words 'I love Roger' and Hone Harawira wears a tshirt printed with 'I love bin Laden' ('love' is suggested on both tshirts by a heart symbol). Context A debate between Don Brash and Hone Harawira on TVNZ's Close Up. Former leader of the National Party, Don Brash, has ousted Rodney Hide from the leadership of the ACT Party and taken his place. There would have been machinations behind the scenes with ACT MP Roger Douglas the instigator of the 'Rogernomics' free enterprise economic reforms of 1984. Hone Harawira, who has just founded a new party to be called the 'Mana Party' and has raised eyebrows by calling Osama bin Laden (killed 1 May by US forces) a freedom fighter, saying the former terrorist mastermind should be "honoured", not "damned", as according to Maori custom. Accompanied an article entitled "White and black don't make grey" / Tracy Watkins in Political Week 7 May 2011 - Dominion Post Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017699

Description: Former leader of the National Party, Don Brash, is dressed as a groom and says 'If anyone knows of any good cause why this union between me and the ACT Party should not procede, speak now or forever hold your peace...' Beside him his bride, former ACT leader Rodney Hide, grimaces and says 'Ouch... the barrel is digging into my ribs...' Context - The ousting of Rodney Hide from the leadership of the ACT Party by Don Brash who is the new leader. There was obviously considerable political manoeuvring behind the scenes before the announcement was made - ACT now has both Roger Douglas and Don Brash as lead members - both far right. This move will have been of great interest to the National Party also. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023496

Description: The politician is told that he's been demoted down the party list to three. He responds, 'Three's not so bad!' and is told that it's actually page three. Refers to David Cunliffe, a member of the Labour party who unsuccessfully challenged party leader David Shearer, and was demoted to an unranked section of the caucus. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025096

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip depicts the Minister for Upper Creek telling Jim that he walked out during question time so he didnt' have to answer the question. Refers to statement by Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee that the walkout by oppoistion parties in protest at United Future MP Peter Dunne being allowed to keep his party leadership funding was childish (see Radio New Zealand 7 June 2013). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025150

Description: Depicts New Zealand First MP Winston Peters holding up the severed head of United Future MP Peter Dunne. Refers to accusations by Peters that Dunne leaked the Kitteridge Report on the GSCB to a Fairfax journalist. Peters asked for police to investigate and says Dunne cannot stay in Parliament following his resignation as a government minister, and cannot accept parliamentary funding as his party is too small to be registered with the Electoral Commission (see RNZ and NZ Herald 8 June 2013). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025092

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip depicts the Minister for Upper Creek asking Jim whether the party has a "wet wing". JIm doesn't think so, but says it has a 'few drips". Refers to leaked strategy paper by National Party advisor Simon Lusk outlining his plans to reform the National Party into a more right wing political party and ensure MPs obeyed the wishes of donors to the party (see New Zealand Herald 1 June 2013). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0029613

Description: Shows Grant Robertson and Andrew Little as rugby players preparing to kick a rugby ball (representing David Cunliffe). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0029648

Description: Shows David Shearer dressed in protective clothing and holding a syringe. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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-0021570

Description: Caricature of David Shearer, the new leader of the New Zealand Labour Party. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021567

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The Politician tells one of his staff that if the Party is to have any chance at the next election, they must be united. The Party's reaction was to argue about it. Although the Party is unnamed, it is apparent that the Labour Party with its bickering factions is meant. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022329

Description: The Prime Minister, John Key, is attempting to water a plant called 'Asset sales'. However, the hose has been knotted by the leaders of the Maori Party, Taria Turiana and Pita Sharples, who ask if Key really does not want to discuss the matter. The cartoon is captioned 'Water rights'. The National Government was dependant on the Maori Party to enable the Bill enabling partial privatisation to proceed into law. The question of Maori water rights and the need for the Maori Party to pay heed to this issue was a difficulty, no matter how the Government would try to ignore it. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0026642

Description: In a hall decorated with the United Future Conference banner, the party's leader, Peter Dunne addresses an audience of one rat, one dog and one member of the public who thought 'it was the annual cactus show this Saturday!'. Dunne is 'glad you could all make it today..' On 10 November 2013 United Future's annual conference, which comprised 30 attendees, was held in Wellington. The party's leader, Peter Dunne, said that he had regained his enthusiasm for politics after a challenging year. The cartoonist comments on the paucity of membership numbers. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022373

Description: Shows former All Black John Kirwan who is about to take up the Blues coaching job, being invited to give advice to the Labour Caucus. Another man is thinking about the Labour Party being in a deep depression. Context: Sir John Kirwan has been a role model for those suffering from depression; he has appeared in news clips exhorting people to be more open about depression and deal with it properly. Sir John Kirwan is understood to be the next Blues Super 15 rugby coach named this afternoon. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper); Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022718

Description: Winston Peters is dressed as a king and sits on a throne. There is a bottle of 'NZ First' wine beside him, a painting of him labelled, 'King Winnie,' hanging on the wall, and a book entitled, 'How to Rule,' at his feet. Context: New Zealand First leader Winston Peters was ejected from parliament when speaker Lockwood Smith accused him of acting like a 'spoilt brat' (New Zealand Herald, 21 August 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023370

Description: Shows leader of the Labour Party, David Shearer, making a speech at the 2012 Labour Party Conference. He rather lamely attempts to head off opposition and an executioner stands behind him with an axe. Context: Refers to divisions within the Labour party, where David Cunliffe challenged the leadership of David Shearer. Shearer won a confidence vote, and Cunliffe was demoted to the unranked section of caucus. (Stuff.co.nz, 20 Nov 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023360

Description: The politician says that he wouldn't cross the floor because 'It's too far to walk'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023362

Description: The politician is informed of questions regarding the party's leadership. Refers to divisions within the Labour party, where David Cunliffe challenged the leadership of David Shearer. Shearer won a confidence vote, and Cunliffe was demoted to the unranked section of caucus. (Stuff.co.nz, 20 Nov 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023363

Description: The politician is asked to sign an oath of allegiance. Refers to divisions within the Labour party, challenging the leadership of David Shearer. Shearer won a confidence vote, retaining his position as leader. (Stuff.co.nz, 16 Nov 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).