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Date: 2006

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009685

Description: Shows large UFO stadiums coming to land in Auckland Central. People are running away in horror. Refers to the various plans for a new stadium in Auckland. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2002

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009316

Description: Shows three representives thinking about Auckland Traffic Planning. The first is representing 'Roading' and thinks of more roads. The second represents 'Urban planning' and thinks of give way signs. While the third and final representative for 'Public Transport' can not think of anything. Refers to the problem of Auckland traffic. See DCDL-0009317 for black and white version. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017926

Description: Text across the top reads 'Planker or plonker?' and shows leader of the Labour Party, Phil Goff, lying across a flimsy construction made of books, concrete blocks and planks and labelled 'Budget response'. Context - planking is a new craze with young people in which they lie flat with their arms at their sides on surfaces from which they could potentially fall - the more dangerous the better - and then they post images of themselves onto the Internet. The cartoon suggests that Phil Goff is a 'plonker' meaning 'someone who is a bit hopeless'. Phil Goff says New Zealand needed a bold vision and gutsy Budget and National failed on both counts. He also says the lackluster Budget tinkers and tampers but does no real good for New Zealanders. But if change is to happen Labour has to present an alternative vision that delivers more than a rehash of the old Labour standbys of more money for apprenticeship training, the reinstatement of research and development tax credits and reversing last year's tax cuts for high-income earners. Change will not happen if the perception remains that there is no alternative from Labour for John Key's optimism alone as a means to solve New Zealand's economic problems. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017927

Description: The words 'Free trade...' appear across the top of the cartoon. Below an American thug with 'U.S.' printed on his coat, levels a pistol at two men representing 'Pharmac' who are contemplating a table full of pharmaceuticals. There are fears the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement the Government is negotiating with the United States and other countries could weaken the drug-buying agency Pharmac. The Government has not ruled out changes to Pharmac if that means getting a free trade deal. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0029656

Description: Shows a woman at a bar asking for "A double shot water please". The barman asks "Local? French? Italian? Fijian?". She replies "Local please". The barman asks "Hunua or Waikato?". She replies "Hunua please". The barman asks "with 1080? pesticide? or Fluoride?". The woman adds "You just don't get service like this in the provinces". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0018070

Description: Leader of United Future, Peter Dunne, with a head of wild hair*, clutches a cup of coffee and says '1080 is a terrible thing - if it can ravage such cute, wide-eyed fluffy tenacious creatures like possums... imagine what it could do to my hair...' Context - the controversial use of 1080 poison to clear the bush of possums, rats, stoats and other animals that threaten native bird and insect populations. Peter Dunne described a new report on the use of the pesticide 1080 as a "kick in the guts for many of our provincial communities''. Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, has recommended (in the report) greater use of 1080. She says 'While I respect the sincerity of those who oppose the use of 1080, without it our ability to protect many of our native plants and animals would be lost," Wright says. "And without 1080, keeping bovine tuberculosis at bay to protect dairy herds and protecting young trees in plantation forests would be much more difficult and expensive." (The Marlborough Express '1080 this debate is a no brainer' by Philip Matthews - 22 June 2011) * Peter Dunne is famous for his head of hair. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0018275

Description: A woman wearing a burka walks away from a bus thinking 'They should have been grateful I wasn't driving the bus...' In the background the driver stands beside the bus and shakes his fist. Context - News that women wearing burkas have been unwelcome on buses and left standing at the busstop. Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres tonight told the Close Up television show that it was a clear case of discrimination on the grounds of religious belief, which had no place in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0018274

Description: Across the top of the cartoon is text reading 'The curse of the unread...' The cartoon below shows a group of people rearing away and warding off evil from a book with the names 'Macsyna King' and 'Ian Wishart' on the cover. It also shows Don Brash the new leader of the ACT Party rearing away from a second book called 'WAI262 - Waitangi Tribunal Report'. Context - The controversial book, 'Breaking the silence' was written by Ian Wishart with Kahui twins' mother Macsyna King. The Wai 262 report, otherwise known as the Flora and Fauna claim, was released recently after 21 years in the writing. Don Brash, says that iwi won't be getting any special treatment but it transpired that he has not read the report. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0022991

Description: Shows in three panels a man looking into the upraised hood of a car. He explains that he's glad he's a doctor not a mechanic as not only can he not fix it, he doesn't even know what it is. On being told it's the boot, not the motor he's looking at he comments 'so that's why I'm not a brain surgeon'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0018144

Description: The cartoon shows the Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, as a kangaroo, leaping off into the distance. Struggling along behind is NZ PM John Key on a pogo stick thinking that he is 'nearly there'. Text reads 'Keeping up with the neighbours... Context - This probably refers to the National Party's pledge to close the gap between Australian and New Zealand wages by 2025. Finance Minister Bill English was quoted in a newspaper this morning (9 April 2011) as saying New Zealands competitive advantage with Australia included its wage differential, with our 30 per cent cheaper workforce." This amounts to an admission of defeat on the goal of lifting New Zealand's wages against Australia. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0018143

Description: Leader of the New Zealand First party, Winston Peters, smokes a cigarette and combs his hair in front of a hand-held mirror. Text reads 'He's back! Smoke and mirrors!' Context - Winston Peters is preparing to lead NZ First in this year's general election campaign, seeking a return to Parliament after he failed to win his Tauranga electorate or to pass the 5 per cent MMP threshold in 2008. Smoke and mirrors captures his inimitable style. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0018178

Description: A warrior representing the Maori Party lies bleeding on the ground stuck with a taiaha topped with the head of Hone Harawira. Context - Hone Harawira resigned from the Maori Party and launched the Mana Party. His resignation forced a by-election in his electorate of Te Tai Tokorau which he won by a small but healthy margin from the Labour candidate, leaving the Maori Party trailing dismally in the rear. The cartoon suggests betrayal. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0018179

Description: Text reads 'Not so Happy Feet...' and below a large penguin that represents 'DOC staffing numbers' looks a little perturbed as Minister of Health, Tony Ryall, with a mask across his mouth, puts together a vacuum cleaner. Context - Happy Feet is the name given to an Emperor penguin that arrived on Peka Peka beach and which has stirred up a lot of interest. Context - The Department of Conservation has announced it is axing more than 100 jobs, and more are likely to follow. (NZH 12 July 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0018276

Description: Phil Goff, the leader of the Labour Party, is dressed as a cowboy and is attempting to stay on a wild bull that represents the 'capital gains tax' in a rodeo. He yells 'Yeee ha! I think...' Context - Phil Goff has announced that a capital gains tax will be in his election policy, a controversial idea. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017970

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister, John Key, offering a wishbone to a member of the public 'anyone'. He says 'Hey! Wanna share our national assets with me?' Context - In January, when PM John Key proposed selling up to 49 per cent of state-owned energy companies Mighty River Power, Meridian, Genesis and Solid Energy and reducing the Government's 75 per cent shareholding in Air New Zealand, he acknowledged that he had work to do to get the country on board. The idea is that New Zealanders will buy shares in these assets. Key says that State owned assets would be a safer investment for many who had been burned by failed finance companies. (NZHerald 27 May 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017992

Description: Shows Minister for ACC, Nick Smith, talking on the phone; he says 'Hello... I'd like to take out private insurance for an accident I'm going to have. In his other hand he holds a fizzing explosive device labelled 'ACC'. Context - The Government is proposing to give employers a choice of purchasing work-related personal injury insurance from either ACC or a private insurer, from 1 October 2012. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017991

Description: The cartoon shows Finance Minister Bill English approaching a huge tree that represents 'the Public Service' with a gigantic pair od shears hidden behind his back; he is thinking of a tiny tree in a pot. Context - Cuts in the Public Service because of New Zealand's economic situation. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0018224

Description: An aeroplane leaves India and a voice from the plane says 'I promised the Indians everything...' Below on a hillside is a huge sign sparkling with neon lighting that reads 'Johnnywood'. Context - On 26 June John Key left for an official state visit to India. Energy cooperation and trade ties will figure in talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his New Zealand counterpart John Key, who today said he expected to ink Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India by March next year. (Business Standard 28 June 2011) The sign reminds one of the huge 'Hollywood' sign in California and the 'Bollywood' phenomenon. The cartoon suggests that John Key has promised much in return for his name in lights. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0018225

Description: The cartoon shows a rugby player kicking a ball that represents 'ticket sales' and which falls far short of the man representing 'World Cup' who is hoping to catch it. Context - On the 21st of July with 50 days to go until the opening game against New Zealand and Tonga at Auckland's Eden Park, 350,000 tickets have yet to be sold for organisers to meet the revenue target of selling 82 per cent of all tickets. (Source: www.stuff.co.nz, 21 July 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0027873

Description: Shows Hal cooking on a barbeque. He says "John Key & I are big time barbecuers... He uses it to show off his blokiness.. For me it's therapy ... that's for online surveys and DHBs, and rating websites, google self diagnoses and central Government meddling and box tickers and vaccination deniers... and and and". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).