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Date: 2011

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017853

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The minister is trying to work out what election promises he should make because even though he knows the people no longer believe election promises, it is fun making them. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025856

Description: Depicts the Politican coming into the Debating Chamber. His colleague Jim tells him he's missed most of the questions and answers. The Politican regrets not having missed all of them. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023954

Description: Shows Member of Parliament David Carter holding a rifle, replicating the movie poster for the 1971 British crime film, 'Get Carter,' staring Michael Caine. David Carter was elected Speaker of the House, and 'dragged' to the chair according to tradition of newly elected speakers feigning hesitancy at taking on the role. (Stuff.co.nz, 31 Jan 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023976

Description: The 'Politician' cartoon strip. Depicts two ministers talking about the new Speaker of the House sprinting to his chair. One speculates it was due to being chased by the Opposition parties. National MP David Carter was elected as the new Speaker of the House on 1 Feb 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023991

Description: The Politician decides that now is the perfect time to increase the period between general elections because he is in power. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024149

Description: Two media figures ask the Politician whether he wants to increase the length of the Parliamentary term in order to get more bills through. The Politician replies that it's 'So we can get more unpopular bills through'. Refers to Prime Minister John Key's comment on Waitangi Day 2013 that he wants to extend the parliamentary term in New Zealand to four years. See Stuff, 2 March 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-0024181

Description: Shows former Solid Energy chief executive holing up an invitation to Parliament's Commerce Select Committee, and declining it because he has nothing to wear. Context: Solid Energy is in talks with its bankers and the Government about a possible bailout, as the state-owned coal company faces a $389 million debt. Elder left his position at the company on 4 February, but was retained for two months, working from home at the same salary he earned as chief executive to help with the company's transition. (Stuff.co.nz, 7 March 2013) 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: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021674

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The draft long term strategy for e-voting, (put forward by the Chief Electoral Office), favours trials of phone and internet voting in three elections starting in 2014, before a decision is made on whether to offer that as an option to all voters. Under its proposal, 2000 blind and disabled voters would be invited to vote by Internet and phone in the 2014 election. (Stuff 12 May 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020217

Description: A reptile representing the New Zealand First Party, takes his seat at the opening session of parliament. Refers to the return to parliament of Winston Peters, Leader of NZ First, plus seven party members after a successful 2011 election. In 2008 Winston Peters failed to reach the five percent threshold and so did not regain his seat. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 24 March 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-0020685

Description: Shows a pen marked 'ACC" piercing the heart of Nick Smith, Former Environment and Climate Change Minister, who is lying on his back on top of a pile of letters and surrounded by quotes from the letters. Context: On 21 March 2012 Nick Smith resigned from Cabinet after revelations that he had written letters intervening in the ACC claim of his friend and National Party Activist Brownyn Pullar while he was ACC Minister. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022688

Description: The politician says that the speaker has banned sarcastic and insincere remarks during debate, and that members of parliament agreed that `he was absolutely right, as he always is.' Refers to recent unparliamentary conduct and Speaker Lockwood Smith's growing frustration with the level of debate. (Stuff, 22 Aug 2012). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023667

Description: A woman gives a reason why National Party MP Tau Henare, 'is not the perfect choice for the next speaker'. Context: In 2007, Tau Henare and Labour Party Minister for the Environment Trevor Mallard had physical altercation in a lobby outside the parliamentary debating chamber and the pair had to be prised apart. Henare had hoped to replace Lockwood Smith as Speaker of the House of Representatives, but dropped his bid for the position when he lost the backing of the Maori Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019302

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The minister tells the press that the opposition has been running a dirty tricks campaign against him. His aide says that it is even dirtier than the one he has been running against them. Context: The run up to the elections on 26 November. 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-0019374

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key walking on a beach and getting his golden rugby boots covered in oil. A penguin nearby says to its companion 'Did you infer, from what he said, that this was more likely to have happened under Labour?' In the background the container ship 'Rena' is aground on a reef. Context: Refers to the container ship 'Rena' which is grounded on the Astrolabe Reef off the Bay of Plenty and threatens to become an environmental disaster of huge proportions as oil spews into the sea. The government received criticism for what seemed to be a slow response. The accident happened in the run up to the November elections and during the Rugby World Cup. The 'golden boots' refer to John Key's political grandstanding. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019264

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The minister's aide asks if the country can afford all these promises the minister is making and the minister replies that if they were affordable they wouldn't be election promises they would be real ones. Context: The 2011 elections take place on 26th November. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019361

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The politician is outraged at the opposition's attempt to look decisive by coming up with unaffordable policies. His response is to come up with policies even more unaffordable. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019013

Description: ACT leader Don Brash smokes marijuana and in a cloud of smoke says 'Dudes, dudes, dudes... Man this is some heavy skunk, man. No way should this be against the law.' He then realises that he is alone and declares this situation 'uncool'. A security guard tells him that 'The entire ACT caucus is retiring, Dr Brash. Most of them have already left the building.' Context: In a move that astonished everyone Don Brash has announced that he wants the personal use of marijuana decriminalised. It is considered to be an expression of ACT's desperation as its polling continues to be bad and the November elections loom. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018776

Description: Labour leader Phil Goff bashes his head 'Thock! Thock! Thock! against a wall that represents 'public opinion'. He says 'Sometimes I feel I'm just banging my head against a brick wall' Context: The Labour Party is lagging badly in the polls in the run up to the November elections. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019141

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The minister doesn't care about voter apathy as being the biggest threat to his election campaign. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).