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Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0012062

Description: Image shows a dog leash in the shape of a question mark with a dog collar forming the stop. Text reads 'Unleashing....the debate'. Refers to the news that the Invercargill City Council killed six harmless rottweiler puppies recently because of their breed, while the dog's aggressive mother was returned to its owners for a fee. The SPCA is appalled by the behaviour of the ICC. Alternate version of DCDL-0012063 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0012975

Description: The cartoon shows a knight on a hobby horse tilting at a windmill in the style of Don Quixote. Text reads 'Knightmayor' which is a word play on 'nightmare'. Refers to the stouches between Mayor of Invercargill Tim Shadbolt and his deputy Neil Boniface who appears to have the numbers that will enable him to keep his job. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014356

Description: The cartoon is headed 'Forest slump' a word play on the film 'Forest Gump' and shows the Maori Party logo with trees falling out of it. Refers to John Key's apparent about-turn by denying that Tuhoe would ever be granted ownership of the Urewera National Park after Tuhoe believed that this was going to be the case. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017351

Description: The text 'Rugby World Cup' runs across the top of the cartoon. Below is a poster depicting the shape of a rugby ball with a double koru design and the year '2011'. It is accompanied by the words 'Rugby New Zealand (well not quite all New Zealand)' Someone off screen kicks a rugby ball that represents 'Christrch' across the frame. Context - Christchurch has been told that they will not be able to host any Rugby World Cup games because of the damage to the city after the earthquakes 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016891

Description: The title reads 'Assisting Kiwis affected by the flooding in Australia'. A kangaroo at the bottom of a flight of steps where it is 'wet & low' says 'be thankful for small mercies, mate' as a kiwi climbs to the top of the steps where it is 'high & dry'. Context - The Queensland floods of January 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0011319

Description: Shows Invercargill Mayor, Tim Shadbolt, wearing a pig's snout. Text reads 'pig-headed'. Refers to the punt taken by Tim Shadbolt who is promoting the development of a breeding colony of Auckland Island pigs for a Melbourne biotech company Living Cells Technologies (LCT) who are investing in a multimillion-dollar quarantine and research facility between Invercargill and Bluff. The mayor ran into trouble with his council over the initial funding of the scheme. Alternate version of DCDL-0011320, DCDL-0011321, DCDL-0011322 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015727

Description: Text reads 'Density of oyster beds in Foveax Strait best it has been in 25 years' and the cartoon shows dozens of oysters with the words 'shelling out!' across them. A second version has the words 'Who's he calling dense?' and 'Yeah... things look much brighter now' across the oysters. Refers to optimism about the quality and quantity of oysters in the Foveax Strait. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019538

Description: The title reads 'The leaders' TV debate'. Additional test reads 'Worming his way in'. The cartoon shows two fishing lines, one labelled 'Key' with an empty hook and the other labelled 'Goff' which has a worm attached. A second version has the title as 'The leaders' TV deBAIT'. Context: refers to the use of the 'worm' as a guage of opinion about the popularity of what is being said by the two leaders, John Key and Phil Goff, in the leaders' debate on television in the lead up to the 2011 elections. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015504

Description: Prince Charles thinks that it would be a good idea if all New Zealanders and Australians were sent to colonise Mars since they are 'talking republic stuff again after Mummy goes'. Text reads 'Buzz Aldrin wants New Zealanders and Australians to colonise Mars'. Buzz Aldrin thinks that NASA astronauts shouldn't go back to the moon but should aim for Mars. Aldrin thinks that a co-operative global effort needs to be established to make Mars an affordable goal for mankind and that countries like Australia and New Zealand should be involved. Both New Zealand and Australia has been talking about cutting ties with Great Britain when the queen dies. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016354

Description: A caricature of Pansy Wong, former Minister for Ethnic and Women's Affairs, with her face crossed through. The title is 'Wong or right?' and further text reads 'Frontal La-Botany' (frontal lobotomy). A second version has the title 'Government Pansy'. Context; Pansy Wong holds the Botany seat in Auckland. Pansy Wong resigned from her portfolio after it was revealed that on a trip to China in 2008 her husband Sammy Wong was involved in a business deal. An independent investigation of travel claims by Mrs Wong and her husband Sammy was ordered by Speaker Lockwood Smith. The trip was made with a 90 percent taxpayer-funded rebate on their airfares, and it is against the rules to use the allowance for private business. Mrs Wong has apologised and paid back the $474 rebate for the China trip. An Auditor-General's inquiry called for by the Labour opposition is not considered necessary. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0013643

Description: The cartoon shows a signpost put up by 'Invercargill City' and reading 'Free bus' except that the 'r' in 'free' has been crossed out so that it reads 'Fee bus'. Refers to the news that Invercargill's popular free bus service might be set for the chop. The city's bus service, which carries 400,000 passengers a year, has for several years been free for passengers catching a ride from 9am to 2.30pm, Mondays to Fridays, and from 9am to 3pm on Saturdays. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0011602

Description: In two frames a woman thinks about the family in Masterton who won the huge $36 million dollar Lotto prize drawn 24 June 2009 and expresses her disappointment and envy by saying that that amount of money is 'niccce' but isn't 'filthy' rich... more like 'obscene indecent vulgar'. Other Titles - nice Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0010370

Description: Cartoon shows a Star of David which has been crossed out. Above the symbol are the words 'Mevlana Cafi' and 'STARvation our specialty'. Refers to the refusal by the owner of this cafi in Invercargill to serve two Israeli women as a protest against the Israeli bombing of Gaza. There is a play on 'Star' in 'Star of David' and 'starvation'. The owner was criticised for discrimination. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015595

Description: The title reads 'When one of Southland's natural resources turns to sh*t!!' Further text reads 'Lignite - noun - soft brownish coal', 'Fertiliser - noun - soft brownish stuff', and '=$337 million UREAka!' There is an image of a little crock of sh*t. A second version lacks the little crock of sh*t. Refers to the fact that Venture Southland, on behalf of Solid Energy and Ravensdown as a part of their work to consider the likely impact of proposed lignite development plans around Gore/Mataura have surveyed 835 people across Southland and West Otago and found 70% support. Lignite can be used to make fertiliser, and transport fuel, industrial fuel. Transforming Southland lignite to fertiliser would pump an estimated $377 million a year into the New Zealand economy, based on the present international price for urea. (Stuff) Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017038

Description: Maori Party MP Hone Harawira hangs 'suspended' upside down from a rope. A second version has the name 'Harawira' across Hone's jacket. Context - criticisms of Maori Party policy and thinking by Hone Harawira have led to a complaint being laid against him by fellow Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell. This means an investigation that could lead to expulsion for Hone or some sort of conciliation. Party president Pem Bird has announced a complete media ban until the disciplinary process for Mr Harawira is complete. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 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-0023108

Description: Shows a kiwi wearing an All Black outfit sitting in an armchair with a sports trphy and a rugby ball at his feet. On the wall above are shields on which are mounted the heads of three animals. Context: Refers to the Rugby Championship final round fixture at Soccer City in Soweto on Saturday 13th October. South Africa and New Zealand share the record for consecutive Test wins by a top-tier nation with 17 each and if the All Blacks succeed in Soweto, Australia (October 20) and Scotland (November 12) stand between them and 18 in a row. Title derived from file name. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

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

Reference: DCDL-0004591

Description: Shows a large sign saying 'Southland Hospital PAEDIATRICS' and then underneath, the words 'bar humbug'. Below that is a scrap heap of broken toys and some bows and holly leaves. Refers to the paediatric ward having to be closed following an outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bug methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The ward had to be thoroughly cleaned and the toys and decorations thrown away. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0012224

Description: Cartoon shows the the Kingston Flyer which is a vintage steam train operating in the South Island of New Zealand at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu. It uses 14 kilometres of preserved trackage that once formed a part of the Kingston Branch. Text reads that 'while hundreds of Australian queens fly in for Gay Ski Week......an old king is grounded. A signpost reads 'No toot toot...run out of loot,loot!' The 'queens' refers to the hundreds of gay men and women who will arrive from all over the world to celebrate the 7th year Annual Gay Ski Week NZ from 29 August to 6 September, 2009; and the 'king' to the Kingston Flyer, which has run into financial difficulties and although a highly popular heritage item for the tourism industry, will not be bailed out by the government who say it is 'just one of many companies suffering in the economic downturn'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s). Processing information: Subject headings updated in March 2024 as part of reparative description work.

Date: 2011

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017568

Description: The cartoon shows the text '17 HaMILLton ?' Context - New Zealand's newest millionaire as a $17 million Lotto prize remains unclaimed nearly one week on. The winner is thought to live in Hamilton. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016839

Description: A stingray swims in the sea casting the shadow of its tail in the water; it is followed by the scythe of the 'grim reaper' which casts a similarly shaped shadow. A second version has the title 'The swim reaper'. Context - There have been a number of people hurt or frightened by stingrays in New Zealand recently. Sting rays are generally placid animals but occasionally a story hits the headlines as when Australian Steve Irwin died when a barb pierced his heart. A stingray's stinger is a long spine of venom-coated, serrated cartilage located at the base of the tail. A protective membrane or sheath covers the stinger. Usually, when a stingray's barb stabs a human, the entry pressure tears the sheath away allowing the sharp, serrated stinger to sink in to the flesh, releasing its venom. Although extremely painful, stingrays' venom isn't usually deadly. The few stingray deaths that have occurred around the world were mainly due to the flesh-tearing barb injecting directly into a major organ. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).