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Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[Smith grants permission for open cast mining on West Coast]. 26...
Date: 2013
From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0025019
Description: Portrays Nick Smith with hard hat, spade and bag of dollars, with digger in the background creating a large hole in the earth. There are dead trees, a kiwi, snails and a bird fleeing the area, while Nick Smith says, "The good news is we get 22 million dollars to help protect and conserve the environment - What's left of it!". The Kiwi is saying "Thanks a lot!!" while running away. Refers to Conservation Minister, Nick Smith approving a deal for opencast mining by an Australian company on Department of Conservation land at Denniston Plateau, West Coast. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Nature boy Nick says 'No' to Milford tunnel... 21 July 2013
Date: 2013
From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0025625
Description: Shows Minister for Conservation, Nick Smith, standing naked in the native bush, among tui, kereru, kiwi, and other native birds and plants. A heading reads, 'Nature boy Nick says no to Milford tunnel..." and Smith says, "Hey I know, what about a monorail instead?" Refers to a proposal to build a tunnel through the Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks in order to halve the travel time for visitors to Milford Sound. The proposal met significant criticism from conservation groups, tour operators, and local communities. Although the tunnel will not be going forward, other proposals, such as a monorail, are still being considered. (Stuff.co.nz, 17 July 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :'Leaks!? I'll give you leaks!!'. 1 April 2012
Date: 2012
From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0020693
Description: Shows the Minister for ACC Judith Collins blasting away with a huge gun at everything in sight. Former ACC minister Nick Smith yells at her to hang on because they are on her side. In the background is the Beehive. Context: On 29 March 2012 Judith Collins sent letters to Labour MPs Andrew Little and Trevor Mallard and Radio New Zealand threatening legal action over comments they made that implicated her in a leaked email concerning personal details about ACC client Bronwyn Pullar. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :'Cheer up Nick, you can always make an ACC claim!'. 25 March 2012
Date: 2012
From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0020692
Description: Shows ACC Minister Nick Smith run over on the road by a car with a 'National' number plate. Context: There is a reference to the new right hand road rules but the main element of the cartoon is Nick Smith's losing his ministerial portfolios because of interventions he made on behalf of a friend who was making an ACC claim. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).